Alexander City Alabama Map

About Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City is a locality in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 14,606. The population density is 123.1 people per km². Alexander City is located at 32.9440°N, 85.9539°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35010.

Alexander City unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Piedmont, where verdant hills slope toward the shimmering waters of Lake Martin. It lies 35.9 miles north-west of Auburn, AL (from Auburn, AL: bearing 310°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Jacksons' Gap. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a perfume that hints at the region's deep connection to the natural world. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward the often bright, sometimes bruised, sky, cast long shadows that stretch and contract with the sun's arc, defining the very character of this Alabama town. The terrain, a mosaic of fertile valleys and wooded ridges, provides a constant, quiet beauty that underlies the everyday comings and goings of its residents. The story of Alexander City is deeply intertwined with the rich, red clay of Tallapoosa County and the robust, though often fluctuating, spirit of industry. For generations, the land here has yielded its bounty, from cotton that once clothed the world to the timber that built its homes and industries. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century was a pivotal moment, transforming a modest settlement into a hub of commerce and transportation, its growth fueled by the burgeoning textile mills and agricultural processing plants. Today, while echoes of that industrial past remain, Alexander City draws a significant part of its lifeblood from the recreational allure of Lake Martin, its shores dotted with vacation homes and its waters alive with the hum of boats and the laughter of those seeking respite. This dual identity, a place of both earnest work and leisurely escape, gives Alexander City a unique and enduring charm.

About This Alexander City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alexander City, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.944012, -85.953853. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alexander City and Tallapoosa County.

Detailed location data for Alexander City includes the ZIP code (35010), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Tallapoosa County (Dadeville), and school district assignment (Alexander City City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alexander City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.