Grant/Marshall County

Surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northeast Alabama, Grant is located in Marshall County on top of Gunter Mountain at an elevation of 1,310 feet. Beautiful scenery surrounds Grant with views of Lake Guntersville, the Tennessee River, and historic Kennamer Cove. Grant is conveniently located between surrounding cities of Guntersville, Scottsboro, and Huntsville.

Grant takes its name from the U.S. Post Office, which was established on May 18, 1887 to serve the citizens of Gunter Mountain. The post office was named for President Ulysses S. Grant. The Town of Grant was later incorporated on November 15, 1945.

Rich in history, Grant is home to the Kate Duncan Smith Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) School started in 1924. Also, located just five miles from Grant is the Cathedral Caverns State Park. The Caverns have gained national recognition as one of the best scenic attractions in the state of Alabama and the South.