Explore Odenville, Alabama, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Odenville |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.700875 |
| Longitude | -86.423371 |
| Population | 4,969 |
| Density | 137.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 35120, 35146 |
| Area Code | 205, 256 |
| County Seat | Ashville |
| School District | St. Clair County School District |
Odenville sits upon a landscape defined by the persistent, winding path of Beaver Creek as it carves through the red-clay earth. It lies 8.1 miles northeast of Moody, AL (from Moody, AL: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.9 miles northwest of Pell City. The horizon is defined by the silhouette of Stovall Mountain, which stands as a silent sentinel just two miles from the center of the activity. Beyond the immediate terrain, the land dips into the quiet shadows of Gulf Hollow, providing a natural drainage for the humid air that hangs heavy in the summer months. Residents often look toward the nearby Martin Lake when the heat becomes absolute, finding a reprieve in its calm, inland waters. This region remains far removed from any coastal influence, relying instead on the steady, grounded presence of the surrounding woodland and longleaf pine.
Odenville emerged from the quiet expansion of agricultural life, rooted in the labor of farmers who worked the fertile soil into productive fields. The local economy has evolved from these early agrarian beginnings into a blend of small-scale commerce and light industrial ventures that support the modern needs of the residents. While the pace of trade is measured, it remains a vital artery for the surrounding countryside, connecting the people to the broader regional market. The legacy of the land is preserved in the persistent work ethic that defines the local industries, where a sense of durability is valued over rapid, hollow growth. This economic stability allows the people to maintain a lifestyle that favors tradition and steady progress over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers.
Odenville carries a character forged by the quiet interactions of neighbors and the shared memory of a slow-moving, rural existence. The cultural life of the area is often punctuated by gatherings at local schools or community events that bring the residents together under the broad, open sky. For those seeking the outdoors, Argo Park offers a space to engage with the natural environment, serving as a focal point for weekend recreation and quiet contemplation. While the town remains modest in its claims, it has occasionally touched the wider world through the achievements of individuals like the country music artist Jamey Johnson, who spent his formative years in this specific climate. Life here is defined by the quality of light at dusk, when the long shadows stretch across the fields and the sound of the wind through the pines becomes the primary voice of the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Odenville, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.700875, -86.423371. 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 Odenville includes the ZIP code (35120, 35146), 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |