Former Counties
| County | Established | Dissolved | Named for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | December 7, 1821 | December 28, 1825 | Commodore Stephen Decatur of the United States Navy. | Created in 1822 with Woodville as its county seat. Abolished several years later, divided between Madison County and Jackson County. |
| Elk County | May 9, 1817 | January 26, 1818 | Elk River | Established by Mississippi Territory prior to Mississippi–Alabama split; abolished prior to Alabama statehood |
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