Childersburg Alabama Map

About Childersburg, Alabama

Childersburg is a locality in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,655. The population density is 147.0 people per km². Childersburg is located at 33.2782°N, 86.3550°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35044.

Childersburg unfolds along the Coosa River, its landscape a verdant testament to the fertile lands of east-central Alabama. It lies 26.8 miles east of Alabaster, AL (from Alabaster, AL: bearing 85°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of Sylacauga. Rolling hills, softened by the humid embrace of the South, give way to the broad, languid flow of the river, its surface often mirroring the bruised, dramatic skies of approaching thunderstorms. The air here, particularly in the early morning when mist clings to the lowlands, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a breath of the wildness that still presses in at the edges of the built environment. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, stand sentinel over fields that have yielded their bounty for generations, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery whisper that seems to hold the echoes of bygone days. The history of Childersburg is deeply entwined with the very land it occupies. Once a vital trading post and later a significant stop along the railroad, its economy has been shaped by agriculture and, more recently, by industry that leverages the region's natural resources. The shadow of its past can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings downtown, their facades bearing the patina of decades, and in the quiet pride of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back to the early settlers. The Coosa River, a constant presence, has always been a lifeline, facilitating transport and providing sustenance, its currents carrying tales of steamboats and the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered its share of change, always anchored by the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the unwavering strength of the earth.

About This Childersburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Childersburg, 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 Childersburg and Talladega County.

Detailed location data for Childersburg includes the ZIP code (35044), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of Talladega County (Talladega), and school district assignment (Talladega 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 Childersburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.