Anderson Alabama Map

About Anderson, Alabama

Anderson is a locality in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 410. The population density is 92.3 people per km². Anderson is located at 34.9284°N, 87.2664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35610.

Anderson, Alabama, lies in the rolling hills of Lauderdale County, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little wider and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 18.8 miles west-north-west of Athens, AL (from Athens, AL: bearing 298°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-east of Rogersville. The landscape here is a gentle transition, not dramatic, but deeply comforting, with broad fields of corn and cotton giving way to stands of hardwood trees that whisper secrets in the breeze. The terrain slopes southward toward the Tennessee River, its waters a distant, murmuring presence, reflecting the pale gold of the afternoon sun. Life in Anderson moves with a quiet deliberation, each day unfolding with a predictable grace, punctuated by the distant hum of a tractor or the laughter of children playing on sun-drenched porches. The history of Anderson is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of its people and the land they cultivate. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil, its economy has long been tied to agriculture, with cotton and livestock forming the backbone of its livelihood. While the landscape still bears the imprint of its agrarian past, a subtle shift has occurred, with small manufacturing businesses finding a home here, adding a new layer to the local economy. The nearby Shoals region, with its rich musical heritage, casts a faint, resonant echo, though Anderson itself maintains a distinct, more introspective character. It's a place where community ties run deep, and the simple act of sharing a meal or watching the twilight paint the sky holds a profound, quiet beauty.

About This Anderson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Anderson, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Anderson and Lauderdale County.

Detailed location data for Anderson includes the ZIP code (3561), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Lauderdale County (Florence), and school district assignment (Lauderdale County 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 Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.