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City	Alexander City
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Tallapoosa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.92724
Longitude	-85.937122
Population	14,843
Density	131.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35010, 35011
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Dadeville
School District	Alexander City City School District

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About Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City is a locality in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 14,843. The population density is 131.1 people per km². Alexander City is located at 32.9272°N, 85.9371°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Alexander City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35010, 35011.

Alexander City occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of red-clay earth and the dense, dark green reach of longleaf pine. It lies 23.4 miles southeast of Sylacauga, AL (from Sylacauga, AL: bearing 132°T), and is situated 13.5 miles northwest of Dadeville. The terrain surrounding Alexander City remains firmly inland, defined by an expansive horizon that stretches far from any coastal influence. To the west, the subtle rise of Smyrna Hill marks the topography, while the land generally favors a pattern of gentle, wooded elevations. A nearby stream occasionally cuts through the brush, carving small, hidden channels into the soil. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised purple, catching the dust of back roads that wind through the thickets of bottomland hardwood.

Alexander City grew from the foundations of a modest settlement into a place shaped by the persistent rhythm of industrial labor. Textiles once dictated the pace of the morning whistle, providing a steady pulse for the local economy and defining the vocational identity of the families who built their lives here. While the manufacturing sector has shifted over time, the legacy of that work remains etched into the sturdy brick buildings that populate the center of Alexander City. Today, the economy leans into a more diverse blend of commerce and service, supporting a population that values the deliberate, measured progress of their trade. The spirit of the place is not found in rapid expansion, but in the quiet endurance of those who continue to sustain the local industry.

Cultural life in Alexander City finds its most vibrant expression in the shared traditions that bring neighbors into the open air. Wind Creek State Park, situated six miles away, serves as a primary gathering point where the stillness of the woods offers a reprieve from the heat of the humid afternoons. The local calendar is punctuated by community events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, reflecting a deep connection to the land and its cycles. Among the individuals associated with the region, the legendary baseball player Willie Mays spent his early formative years in this part of the state, carrying with him the character of the soil. Residents maintain a pride in these local roots, fostering an atmosphere that is as grounded and unpretentious as the red clay beneath their feet.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Catie Radney's Studio (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 321° NW
Charles E Bailey Sportplex (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 267° W
Airplane Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 268° W
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 111° E
Wind Creek State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 179° S
Hollins Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 16.3 mi, 332° NW
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 16.3 mi, 332° NW · 395k acres
Yates Lake West Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.0 mi, 178° S
Coosa Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 22.7 mi, 283° W
Falling Star (Monument) — 24.8 mi, 313° NW
Gantt's Quarry Observation Point (Monument) — 25.7 mi, 309° NW
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 29.2 mi, 022° N
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.0 mi, 010° N · 7,400 acres
Kelly Fitzgerald Art Museum (Museum) — 31.0 mi, 210° SW
The Alleyway (Attraction) — 31.0 mi, 210° SW
Dixie Art Colony Foundation (Gallery) — 31.0 mi, 210° SW
Marcia Weber Art Objects (Gallery) — 31.1 mi, 210° SW
Wetumpka Depot Players (Arts Centre) — 31.3 mi, 210° SW
Rumbling Water Studios and Gallery (Gallery) — 31.3 mi, 210° SW
Charles Barkley (Public Artwork) — 34.2 mi, 131° SE
University Seal (Attraction) — 34.5 mi, 130° SE
Civil War Cannon Lathe (Attraction) — 34.5 mi, 130° SE
Tuskegee National Forest (National Forest) — 34.6 mi, 147° SE · 11k acres
Fort Jackson (Historic Ruins) — 34.6 mi, 212° SW
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 36.3 mi, 010° N
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (Museum) — 37.0 mi, 158° S
Restaurant Overlook (Viewpoint) — 38.8 mi, 011° N
Opelika Community Theatre (Theatre) — 39.0 mi, 119° SE
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 51.3 mi, 010° N · 18k acres
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 64.5 mi, 016° N · 8,947 acres

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