Rob Hinson, Slocomb Mayor

Slocomb, home of the Tomato Festival

A mecca of southern goodness in eastern Geneva County, Slocomb is known for growing the best tomatoes in the country.  A quaint, candid farming town, Slocomb is proud of the hard work and row crops produced by area farmers.

The "Slocomb Tomato Festival” is the biggest and one of the best in the region held eacy year on the third weekend of June.  The celebration is held at the peak of tomator season and different types and varieties can be purchased at the festival, the most popular being the Globe Tomatoes.  

Slocomb is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area in Geneva County.  A travel distance to Dothan is only a matter of minutes.  In less than 2 hours from Slocomb are beaches, other tourist attractions, outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and golf, beautiful gardens and parks to visit. 

The town of Slocomb takes pride in their heritage and welcomes new “settlers’ to join their growing community and economically flourishing area. 

• City of Slocomb
• Slocomb Tomato Festival
• Slocomb Police Department
• Slocomb Public Library
• Friend Bank
• Slocomb City Data
• Freedom Field Airport
• Greater Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce

Slocomb City Government Directory

History

In the late 1800’s, an ambitious young man by the name of Frank W. Slocomb settled just west of Dothan, Alabama with his family.  He established a business in the midst of all the pines; the Slocomb Lumber Company.  Mr. Slocomb and his brother, Will, established a successful naval store as well.  Frank Slocomb also became the postmaster. 

A community began to flourish after the railroad was built and the town became known as Slocomb.  Slocomb was considered the “main stop” between Atlanta, Georgia and Mobile, Alabama by Central of Georgia trains.