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Roanoke Alabama Map

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City	Roanoke
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Randolph County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.151231
Longitude	-85.372171
Population	5,311
Density	109.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	36274
Area Code	334
County Seat	Wedowee
School District	Roanoke City School District

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About Roanoke, Alabama

Roanoke is a locality in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,311. The population density is 109.4 people per km². Roanoke is located at 33.1512°N, 85.3722°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Roanoke is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 36274.

Roanoke anchors itself firmly within the inland topography of Alabama, far removed from the reach of any saltwater influence. It lies 25.5 miles north-northwest of Valley, AL (from Valley, AL: bearing 334°T), and is situated 17.5 miles north of La Fayette. The landscape surrounding Roanoke is defined by a gentle, undulating terrain where longleaf pines and hardwood forests define the horizon. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Backbone Ridge, which marks the edge of the regional vista some fifteen miles away. Water flows through the area by way of Town Creek, while the quiet stillness of Rice Pond offers a reflective surface near the edge of the settlement. At dusk, the light here turns a heavy, burnished gold, catching the red clay dust that hangs suspended in the humid air.

Roanoke emerged from the red-clay earth as a center for trade and agricultural production, eventually finding its rhythm in the manufacturing and textile sectors. The history of the area is etched into the very soil, where generations have labored in the fields and workshops to sustain a quiet, persistent economy. As the years passed, the local focus shifted from raw agrarian output to more specialized industrial endeavors that continue to shape the daily lives of those who work here. The labor of the past remains a quiet presence in the architecture of the older buildings that line the main thoroughfares. Today, the economy rests upon a foundation of manufacturing resilience, maintaining a steady pace that honors the hard work of its founders.

Cultural life in Roanoke centers on a deep sense of community that finds its most vibrant expression at Kids Town Park, a local gathering place where the generations mingle under the shade of native trees. When the weather permits, visitors often make the short trek to High Shoals Falls, where the water tumbles over rocks in a display of natural force that has captivated locals for decades. The character of the people is marked by a deliberate, thoughtful pace, a trait that reflects the steady cycle of the seasons in this part of the country. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has been the home of figures such as the renowned athlete Joe Sewell, whose professional career brought a measure of national recognition to the area. Events throughout the year draw the neighbors together, reinforcing a social fabric that values tradition and the simple endurance of a life lived well.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kids Town Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 326° NW
Roanoke Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 162° S
West Point Lake (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 117° SE
West Point Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 117° SE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 11.0 mi, 247° SW
Bush Head Shoals State Park (State Park) — 17.9 mi, 059° NE
Heard County Historical Center and Museum (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 061° NE
Callaway Auditorium (Theatre) — 20.8 mi, 114° SE
Callaway Memorial Tower (Monument) — 21.3 mi, 115° SE
Horace King 1807-1885 (Monument) — 21.4 mi, 113° SE
Valley Monument Co. (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 154° SE
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 24.4 mi, 298° NW
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 29.6 mi, 321° NW · 395k acres
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.4 mi, 300° NW · 7,400 acres
The Walking Dead - Morgan's appartement (Attraction) — 31.6 mi, 079° E
Kathy Cashen Recital Hall (Theatre) — 33.3 mi, 029° NE
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 33.4 mi, 318° NW
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 34.2 mi, 313° NW
Blue Door Gallery (Gallery) — 34.3 mi, 030° NE
Yellow Umbrella (Public Artwork) — 34.7 mi, 181° S
Chipeley Historical Center (Museum) — 35.9 mi, 123° SE
Catie Radney's Studio (Arts Centre) — 36.6 mi, 247° SW

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