About Gainesville, AL
Gainesville is a part of the Sumter County region of Alabama known for its cotton shipping, beauty, and large size. Major attractions include Gainesville Lakes and Gainesville Historic District. Each year in the spring season there is the Sumter County Fair. One of the biggest companies in Gainesville is Clear Water Catfish, Inc . One of the biggest schools here is Gainesville Headstart School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Gainesville is Forrest Memorial. John Coleman was once Gainesville’s owner. The town was named for Colonel George Strother Gaines.
