The town of Foley was founded by Chicago businessman John Burton Foley in the early 1900's. The town grew as a result of the railroad line being extended south to what is now present day downtown Foley. The new railroad station allowed the shipping of South Baldwin produce and other agricultural products to other areas in the Southeast United States.
The small town atmosphere of Foley is still present but Foley also offers many amenities of a larger city. Foley is the economic center of South Baldwin County. One of the largest outlet malls in the Southeast, Tanger Outlet Mall is located here. There is a hospital (South Baldwin Regional Medical Center), a civic center, and a large library. There are many restaurants, museums, and antique shops. For the golf enthusiast there are many golf courses both public and private nearby for your enjoyment.
There are a number of employers in the area. These include an aerospace component supplier, an aluminum coil manufacturer, and a carpet fiber manufacturer.
There are many new subdivisions in the area and over 1000 building permits were issued in the past year. There are plans to extend the Foley Beach Express which currently ends in Summerdale to connect with Interstate 10.
The town is conveniently located 10 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. The town center is on the corner of State Highway 59 (McKenzie Street) and US Highway 98 (Laurel Avenue).
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