Haleyville is the largest town and principal shipping point. It is in the northwestern part of the county, located on the I.C. Railroad. Altitude—915 feet. Population: 1910—1,111; 1940—2,427.

It was incorporated February 28, 1889. The town was named for its first merchant and postmaster: C.L. Haley. Its first settlers were the Haley, Roden, Taylor, and Davis families. City hall was erected in 1913.