Glencoe Alabama Map

About Glencoe, Alabama

Glencoe is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,353. The population density is 121.7 people per km². Glencoe is located at 33.9570°N, 85.9325°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35903.

Glencoe, Alabama, unfolds as a quiet expanse where the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains begin to assert their presence, softening into a landscape of gentle slopes and well-tended fields. It lies 5.8 miles south-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 133°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of Rainbow City. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a passing shower, a comforting aroma that mingles with the faint sweetness of pine. Red clay soil, a hallmark of this region, gives the land a rich, warm hue, especially under the afternoon sun, and the meandering paths of small creeks suggest a constant, subtle reshaping of the terrain by water. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches spreading wide, provide a dappled shade that shifts with the slow passage of the day, creating a serene, almost timeless character. The history of Glencoe is subtly etched into its agricultural roots and the steady hum of its local economy. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, with farming remaining a quiet cornerstone of life, though the broader economic picture has diversified over time. Remnants of a past industrial presence can still be glimpsed in the surrounding hills, a reminder of earlier eras of labor and production that shaped the community. The people of Glencoe carry a sense of quiet resilience, a pragmatic approach to daily life that reflects the enduring spirit of a place that has weathered its own share of changes, finding its strength in the familiar rhythms of its landscape and the enduring bonds of its residents.

About This Glencoe Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glencoe, 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 Glencoe and Etowah County.

Detailed location data for Glencoe includes the ZIP code (35903), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Etowah County (Gadsden), and school district assignment (Etowah 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 Glencoe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.