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

Latitude	33.986189
Longitude	-86.121037
Population	5,827
Density	321.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	35954
Area Code	334, 205
County Seat	Gadsden
School District	Attalla City School District

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About Attalla, Alabama

Attalla is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,827. The population density is 321.4 people per km². Attalla is located at 33.9862°N, 86.1210°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Attalla is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 35954.

Attalla holds a quiet, deliberate presence within the rugged, red-clay topography of the interior landscape. It lies 4.7 miles west of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 276°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-northwest of Rainbow City. Moragne Mountain looms as a singular, watchful sentinel just a mile from the center, casting long, bruised shadows over the streets as the sun begins its descent. To the west, the gentle depression of Little Wills Valley offers a subtle contrast to the higher ground, creating a basin where the evening air settles in thick, cool layers. A nearby stream winds through the lowlands, its path marked by the dark, persistent growth of hardwood trees that thrive in the damp soil. The light here at dusk possesses a singular clarity, turning the dusty horizons into shades of violet and deep, muted ochre.

Attalla emerged from the expansion of rail lines and the industrious spirit that defined the growth of regional commerce. The local economy long drew its strength from the iron and textile trades, which anchored the livelihoods of generations who worked the mills and maintained the tracks. Small-scale manufacturing remains a steady pulse, reflecting a commitment to the tangible crafts that once fueled the expansion of the regional interior. Red-clay back roads still lace through the surrounding acreage, connecting the remnants of agricultural plots to the central hub of trade. Today, the pace of life maintains a steady, unremarkable consistency, favoring the quiet accumulation of daily labor over the frantic noise of larger urban centers.

Attalla carries the quiet dignity of a place shaped by the persistence of its people and the enduring character of its architecture. Brick facades and aging storefronts line the central avenues, serving as physical reminders of a period when the rail depot dictated the rhythm of every passing hour. While the pace remains deliberate, the community retains a strong sense of local identity, often celebrated through seasonal gatherings that draw residents together in the public squares. The musician Riley Puckett, a pioneer of early country and folk recordings, stands as the most notable figure to have emerged from this specific geography. These cultural threads, woven through time, ensure that the spirit of the past continues to inform the daily movements of those who walk its streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Siberton Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 048° NE
Attalla City Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 034° NE
Vivian Lee Maddox Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.2 mi, 141° SE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 5.6 mi, 143° SE
Gadsden Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 065° NE
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.5 mi, 056° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 058° NE
Main Battle Tank (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 058° NE
Iroquois (Huey) Helicopter (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 058° NE
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 057° NE
Noccalula Falls Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 6.8 mi, 057° NE
Janney Furnace (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 156° SE
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 14.7 mi, 352° N
Mountain Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 349° N
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 346° N
OBA Artwalk (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 262° W
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 343° N
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 117° SE
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 23.5 mi, 038° NE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 24.7 mi, 113° SE · 395k acres
Lake Guntersville State Park (State Park) — 24.9 mi, 351° N
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.2 mi, 129° SE · 18k acres
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 28.1 mi, 144° SE
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 28.6 mi, 110° E · 8,947 acres
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 30.9 mi, 146° SE
Walter Cotton Gin (Historic Ruins) — 33.1 mi, 286° W
Bangor Cave (Historic Ruins) — 36.3 mi, 269° W
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 40.4 mi, 155° SE · 7,400 acres
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 51.3 mi, 057° NE · 752k acres

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