Falkville, Morgan County
Family doctor care for Falkville, a drive from Arab
About 32 miles by car, roughly 53 minutes, from Falkville to our office in Arab.
Our only office is in Arab. We do not have an office in Falkville.
A railroad town along U.S. 31
Falkville is a town in southern Morgan County, and the 2020 census counted 1,197 residents. Louis M. Falk, a Prussian merchant, opened a general store there in 1859, became the first postmaster, and gave the town its name.[1]
The L&N Railroad came through in the early 1870s and a station opened in 1872. The Works Progress Administration built the town hall in 1936, and it now serves as the library.[1]
Falkville facts
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U.S. Route 31 runs through town, five miles south of Hartselle, and Interstate 65 reaches the eastern edge at Exit 322.[1]
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Decatur is 18 miles to the north and Cullman is 14 miles to the south.[1]
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Robinson Creek and Painter Branch drain toward Flint Creek, a tributary of the Tennessee River.[1]
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The 1973 Falkville Metal Man report, which involved the local police chief, became a well known story among UFO enthusiasts.[1]
Questions from Falkville residents
General information about our office. For anything about your own health, please call us. In an emergency, call 911.
What are your hours?
The office is open Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM. It is closed Saturday and Sunday, so call 256-459-7771 before you head out.
Do you accept my insurance?
The office accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Champus, Cigna, Medicare, PCHS and United Healthcare. Co-payments are due at the time of the visit, and you can call 256-459-7771 with questions.
Can you do blood work while I am there?
Blood sugar, A1C, PT/INR, pregnancy, COVID and strep tests, urinalysis and drug screening can be done in the office. Call 256-459-7771 to ask about a specific test.
What our Arab office offers
Schedule a visit at our Arab office
Call 256-459-7771 to set an appointment. Our only office is at 141 Golfview Dr NE in Arab.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.