Crane Hill is an unincorporated community in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. This community is located in Southwestern Cullman County, Alabama. The community of Crane Hill, Alabama can trace its history back to 1806 when the first settlers recorded their land titles. This area is named after the Sandhill Crane who fished the streams and roosted on a hill located just north of Mt. Zion Road and part of the Kirby Lay property.