Welcome to Glencoe
"I would like to take this time to welcome you to Glencoe, Alabama. We are proud to be named a "City Of Patriotism" by the Alabama legislature. We are proud of many other aspects of our community, including the safe environment we live in, our award-winning schools, and new housing sub-divisions providing a range of housing opportunities. From the banks of the Coosa River to ou
r youth athletic facilities to our Senior Outreach Programs, Glencoe has something to offer everyone. Come visit one of North Alabama's friendliest cities, and you may decide to stay." Chris Hare
The Mayor
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Glencoe holds a special recognition among Alabama communities as a "City of Patriotism" designated by Governor Bob Riley in September 2003. The state legislature gave this title in expressing their immense gratitude for the city's outstanding display of patriotism. Each year on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day, the City of Glencoe and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization recognize and honor 228 servicemen and women from Glencoe who served in the Military and fought in foreign wars such as WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and Korea. The ceremony is performed by displaying 228 flags with crosses bearing the names of those men and women who defended and preserved our nation before their passing. Residential and business growth is on the rise in Glencoe with new subdivisions with new businesses and a wide range of housing opportunities. We offer our residents a safe, friendly community in which they can work, live, and play. Please visit Glencoe, a "City Of Patriotism" it's a good place to live.