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CityMargaret
StateAlabama (AL)
CountySt. Clair County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude33.67284
Longitude-86.463942
Population5,106
Density200.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code35112
Area Code205, 256
County SeatAshville
School DistrictSt. Clair County School District

About Margaret, Alabama

Margaret is a locality in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,106. The population density is 200.7 people per km². Margaret is located at 33.6728°N, 86.4639°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Margaret is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 35112.

Margaret emerges from the red-clay landscape where the Middle Black Creek carves a quiet, persistent path through the woodland. It lies 6.6 miles north of Moody, AL (from Moody, AL: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-northeast of Trussville. The terrain surrounding Margaret rises toward the ridgeline of Owens Mountain, which looms two miles distant as a jagged silhouette against the heavy, humid sky. Sunlight filters through the canopy of longleaf pine, catching the dust of back roads that wind toward the reflective surface of Margaret Lake. The atmosphere here holds a dense, lingering warmth, thickening in the valleys where the air settles heavy and still. Far from any crashing tide, the land remains defined by the slow, deliberate movement of inland waters and the steady growth of bottomland hardwoods.

Economic life in Margaret finds its roots in the steady, industrial rhythm of the surrounding region, where labor has long been tied to the earth and the extraction of its resources. Early settlement patterns were dictated by the necessity of managing the dense forest and the fertile, albeit stubborn, soil that required persistent tending. Today, the local economy balances between these historic agricultural foundations and the modern expansion of nearby corridors, drawing residents who value the quietude of a place that has maintained its modest, hardworking character. Commerce here moves at the pace of the seasons, mirroring the cycles of the timber and agricultural industries that once defined the horizon. Margaret persists as a place of industry, where the legacy of past labor is preserved in the simple, functional architecture of its older buildings and the grit of its residents.

Cultural life in Margaret reflects a heritage of endurance, where local gatherings often gravitate toward the shared space of Argo Park for community connection. While smaller in scale, the social fabric remains tightly knit, punctuated by events that celebrate the seasonal yields of the surrounding countryside. Residents often look toward the gentle, elevated contours of Clayton Cove for a sense of local geography that informs their daily navigation. While no figures of global renown claim origin here, the spirit of the place is built upon the quiet, collective history of families who have shaped the local identity over generations. Life in Margaret maintains a grounded, unpretentious quality, where the passing of a day is measured by the quality of light shifting across the trees rather than the frantic pace of larger, more crowded centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Argo Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 292° W
  • Moody City Park (Local Park) — 6.0 mi, 197° S
  • State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 6.2 mi, 228° SW
  • Springville Youth Complex (Local Recreation) — 6.9 mi, 348° N
  • ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 249° W
  • Trussville Entertainment District (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 246° SW
  • Trussville Childrens Theater (Theatre) — 11.4 mi, 245° SW
  • Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 12.2 mi, 277° W
  • Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 16.8 mi, 236° SW
  • Water Based (Public Artwork) — 18.2 mi, 245° SW
  • Champion Mines (Monument) — 18.4 mi, 001° N
  • Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 18.6 mi, 357° N
  • First Site - Oneonta Public Library (Monument) — 18.6 mi, 358° N
  • OBA Artwalk (Attraction) — 18.9 mi, 358° N
  • Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 243° SW
  • Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 241° SW
  • Legacy Arena (Stadium) — 22.6 mi, 243° SW
  • Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 22.6 mi, 241° SW
  • Nectar Falls (Attraction) — 22.9 mi, 338° N
  • Blazer Circle (Viewpoint) — 22.9 mi, 239° SW
  • Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 23.1 mi, 241° SW
  • Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 23.2 mi, 212° SW
  • Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 233° SW
  • Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 23.8 mi, 233° SW
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park (State Park) — 26.0 mi, 302° NW
  • Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 27.2 mi, 126° SE · 395k acres
  • Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.3 mi, 117° SE · 7,400 acres
  • Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.8 mi, 090° E · 18k acres
  • William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 45.3 mi, 303° NW · 182k acres
  • Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 48.2 mi, 075° E · 8,947 acres

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About This Margaret Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Margaret, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.67284, -86.463942. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Margaret includes the ZIP code (35112), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of St. Clair County (Ashville), and school district assignment (St. Clair County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.