Macedonia Alabama Map

About Macedonia, Alabama

Macedonia is a locality in Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. Macedonia is located at 33.5773°N, 85.3708°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35461.

Macedonia unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape etched by the slow artistry of creeks and the patient sweep of agricultural fields. It lies 16.9 miles west of Carrollton, GA (from Carrollton, GA: bearing 269°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-north-west of Bowdon. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and pine needles, a gentle perfume that deepens as afternoon wanes. Houses, often painted in cheerful hues, sit back from winding roads, their porches offering quiet invitations to observe the soft, undulating terrain that defines this part of Cleburne County. The land itself seems to breathe, a quiet testament to the cycles of growth and rest, where the rustle of leaves in the scattered oak and hickory trees provides a constant, low murmur. The history of Macedonia is intertwined with the fertile soil and the tenacious spirit of its early settlers, who found sustenance and a sense of belonging in this verdant pocket. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Macedonia, with cotton and corn crops once dominating the landscape, their cultivation shaping the very contours of the land. While the agricultural economy has evolved, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms that still dot the area and the bounty found at roadside stands. The quiet character of Macedonia reflects a community that values neighborliness and a pace of life dictated by the seasons rather than the clock, a subtle understanding of time held in the slow drift of clouds across the wide Alabama sky.

About This Macedonia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Macedonia, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.577331, -85.370785. 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 Macedonia and Cleburne County.

Detailed location data for Macedonia includes the ZIP code (36036), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Cleburne County (Heflin), and school district assignment (Pickens 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 Macedonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.