The city of Boaz is named for the husband of Ruth, a Biblical character in the Old Testament.  Incorporated in 1897, Boaz quickly began to “set a pace for her neighbors that could not be closely followed without some extra exertion on their part,” stated a calendar salesman after his fall trip to Boaz in September 1905.

Boaz, Alabama is located atop the Sand Mountain Plateau, which is labeled for its sandy soil.  The Boaz economy grew from the soil of Sand Mountain, primarily because it was ideal farm land with a mild climate.  Boaz was the nearest shopping center for many communities atop the mountain.  In earlier day, the city served as a magnet which drew farmers looking for supplies and other necessities of life that were not produced on the farm.  Farmers also came to Boaz to dispose of their fruits of labor. Located in Marshall County, Boaz is in northeast Alabama between Gadsden and Guntersville, and only 77 miles from Birmingham and 57 miles from Huntsville.  Boaz has always had a special character that distinguished it from neighboring towns. It’s been said that “in Boaz, merchants were hustlers who were glad to welcome you to spend money.”  Shopping is still a feature attraction in the city.  With various outlet retail stores, antique shops, locally owned unique gift shops, Boaz still beckons shoppers to visit.  In addition to shopping, Boaz can now offer a bowling alley, a movie theatre and many restaurants.

Although Boaz was primarily a town built upon the agriculture sector, it now possesses a diverse industry base. Such industries include:  automotive parts manufacturing and distributing, poultry processing, pipe fittings, carpet yarns, and parts for the aircraft industry.  We also recycle steel for sources around the world- just to name a few. 

In the Boaz area, improving the quality of life for the community has been a focus.  Boaz promotes knowledge and education with the help of the resources offered by Snead State Community College and the newly founded Boaz City School System.  The friendliest people around await you here in the Boaz, Alabama area, where you will find wonderful churches and neighborhoods.  Living in the Boaz area is both a blessing and a privilege.  It possesses a tradition rich in beauty and tranquility, of hospitality and southern delight.

We welcome you to visit each section of our web site to learn more about what our area has to offer.  We, also, welcome you to contact us at the Chamber office at any time to talk to us about visiting our area!

“Where did you glean today and where did you work?  May he who took notice of you be blessed.”  Ruth 2:19