Small-town scale
The town covers about 3.6 square miles1.
Huntsville Area Guide
Homes for sale in Gurley, AL: Gurley area guide
Gurley is a small town on US 72 in eastern Madison County, about 16 miles east of Huntsville, that grew up around a railroad water stop1.
History
From Gurley's Tank to a historic district
The town formed around a water and coaling stop on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad, first known as Gurley's Tank. A 1923 fire destroyed most of the business district, and much of the town is now a National Register historic district1.
Near Hampton Cove
Part of Hampton Cove shares land with Gurley2.
Buyer notes
Commute and services
Check commute times on US 72, internet providers, and whether a property is inside town limits.
Common Questions
Gurley, AL: common questions
Quick Answers
Homes for sale in Gurley, AL: questions answered
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Gurley, AL?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Gurley, AL and the greater Huntsville area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in Gurley?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer. This guide links the official sources.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Gurley, Alabama, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Hampton Cove, Huntsville, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).