Sterrett Alabama Map

About Sterrett, Alabama

Sterrett is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 805. The population density is 15.1 people per km². Sterrett is located at 33.4487°N, 86.4800°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35147.

Sterrett rests within a landscape sculpted by the ancient, rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a place where the earth breathes with a quiet persistence. It lies 14.0 miles south-south-east of Trussville, AL (from Trussville, AL: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Moody. Here, the terrain slopes and dips with a gentle but insistent character, channeling the slow, meandering flow of small creeks that eventually find their way to larger waters. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a perfume of fallen leaves and the rich, dark soil that defines the region. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oak and pine, casting shifting patterns on the forest floor, and the distant hum of cicadas often underscores the profound stillness of the afternoons. The roadbeds themselves seem to absorb the warmth of the sun, radiating it back as a subtle heat that softens the edges of the day. The history of Sterrett is deeply intertwined with the land's bounty and the resilience of its people. For generations, agriculture has been a cornerstone of the local economy, with families cultivating crops that have sustained them through changing times. The rich, red clay soil, a hallmark of this part of Shelby County, has yielded harvests of cotton, corn, and other staples, a legacy that can still be seen in the patchwork fields that punctuate the wooded hills. While the agricultural pulse remains, the spirit of enterprise in Sterrett has also embraced other ventures, reflecting a pragmatic adaptation to the modern world. The memory of earlier industries, perhaps hinted at by the occasional weathered barn or the enduring shape of a country lane, whispers of a past where hard work and a deep understanding of the natural world were paramount.

About This Sterrett Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sterrett, 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 Sterrett and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Sterrett includes the ZIP code (35147), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of Shelby County (Columbiana), and school district assignment (Shelby 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 Sterrett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.