Cherokee Alabama Map

About Cherokee, Alabama

Cherokee is a locality in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,120. The population density is 184.5 people per km². Cherokee is located at 34.7570°N, 87.9728°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35616.

Cherokee, Alabama, rests in a cradle of rolling hills that descend towards the broad, languid sweep of the Tennessee River. It lies 17.0 miles west of Florence, AL (from Florence, AL: bearing 260°T), and is situated 17.4 miles west of Muscle Shoals. The landscape here is a study in gentle curves and verdant spreads, where fields of cotton and corn stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues softened by the humid air. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, punctuate the open spaces, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The sky above often wears a bruised, magnificent palette of purples and oranges as dusk settles, painting the west in strokes of fire that reflect in the slow-moving water, a quiet spectacle that marks the day's end. The air itself carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth, ripening crops, and the faint, mineral tang of the river. This corner of Colbert County holds a history as rich and layered as the soil beneath its feet. Cherokee's origins are deeply entwined with the indigenous peoples who first called this land home, their presence echoed in the ancient mounds and artifacts unearthed, whispers of a forgotten civilization. Later, it became a vital point of passage and commerce along the river, its economy shaped by the fertile land and the transportation afforded by the water. Agriculture, particularly cotton cultivation, once defined its prosperity, and the echoes of that era can still be felt in the enduring rhythms of rural life. While the grand plantations have long since faded, the spirit of hard work and connection to the land remains, a quiet legacy in the present-day farming operations and the small businesses that serve the local population. The river, ever present, continues to be a source of life and a reminder of the enduring power of nature.

About This Cherokee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cherokee, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.757034, -87.972814. 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 Cherokee and Colbert County.

Detailed location data for Cherokee includes the ZIP code (35616), telephone area code (256), county seat of Colbert County (Tuscumbia), and school district assignment (Colbert 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 Cherokee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.