Conveniently located near Interstate 85 and less than 10 miles away, The Crossings greets you with warmth, authenticity and Southern hospitality much like Pike Road itself. Residents of our community maintain their independence and embrace the next step in their journey with greater confidence, receiving additional support if ever needed. Discover the joy of a maintenance-free lifestyle, well-appointed residences, chef-prepared cuisine, a fitness and therapy gym, unique programming, and a variety of activity rooms and public living spaces. Senior living at our Montgomery retirement community offers the perfect blend of care and convenience. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more.
While Pike Road has only existed as a municipality since 1997, the Pike Road community has flourished for more than 175 years. By the early twentieth century, a booming small town had grown up at the intersection of Pike Road and Meriwether Road — earning its name because of the toll or pike one had to pay to travel on it.
Pike Road: Rural Community with Small Town Charm
Pike Road offers everything you could hope for in a charming small town nestled in rural Alabama. At the heart of it all is SweetCreek Farm Market — a local favorite and culinary hub featuring homemade sweet treats, fresh-baked goods, local honey, seasonal produce, homemade ice cream and high-quality meats sourced from area farmers. While you’re in town, be sure to sample some of Pike Road’s award-winning barbecue, a local legend.
After your meal, take a stroll through the town’s historic downtown district. Once home to bustling cotton gins, a hardware store, a livestock auction, a post office, a general store and medical offices, several of these original buildings still stand near the site of Pike Road’s first town hall. Today, this historic spot hosts the Pike Road Veterans Memorial and the Pike Road Founders Station — crafted from bricks salvaged from the old Kirksey Store. Veterans Park serves both as a tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes and a gathering place for the community, complete with a pavilion, ball field and playground.