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Sylacauga Alabama Map

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

Latitude	33.18867
Longitude	-86.274799
Population	12,578
Density	239.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35150, 35151
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Talladega
School District	Sylacauga City School District

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About Sylacauga, Alabama

Sylacauga is a locality in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 12,578. The population density is 239.8 people per km². Sylacauga is located at 33.1887°N, 86.2748°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sylacauga is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35150, 35151.

Sylacauga emerges from the red-clay earth as a quiet testament to the enduring character of the inland South. It lies 20.0 miles south-southwest of Talladega, AL (from Talladega, AL: bearing 205°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southeast of Childersburg. Ogletree Creek winds its way through the landscape, serving as a constant, rhythmic companion to those who traverse the local terrain. Only two miles away, the silhouette of Herds Mountain rises against the sky, grounding the horizon in a steady, geologic permanence. Residents often find solace at Nobel Park, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and the stillness of the afternoon. Lake Howard remains a mere four miles from the center, offering a reflective surface that catches the amber light of the setting sun.

Sylacauga bears the weight of a long history carved into the very white marble that defines its industrial soul. This high-grade stone has been quarried from the surrounding earth for generations, building a reputation for purity that reaches far beyond regional borders. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, blending this extraction legacy with modern manufacturing and agricultural roots that favor the fertile soil. Farmers work the land with a patience learned from seasons of humid, sun-drenched growth. Laborers in the marble plants continue a craft that transformed Sylacauga from a modest settlement into a hub of material production. Every shift change carries the weight of a tradition that demands both strength and precision.

Sylacauga possesses a cultural identity shaped by the interplay of deep-rooted traditions and the slow, deliberate pace of daily life. The town honors its past through the preservation of historic architecture and the quiet observation of local festivals that bring the neighborhood together. Jim Nabors, the celebrated actor and singer, once called this place home, carrying the gentle spirit of the region into the wider world. Visitors and residents alike gather at public spaces to share stories, finding community in the simple act of presence. The character of Sylacauga remains defined by an unpretentious warmth that persists long after the day fades into a velvet night. Those who walk these streets feel the singular gravity of a place that knows itself well.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nobel Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 112° E
Falling Star (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 130° SE
Gantt's Quarry Observation Point (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 191° S
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 3.9 mi, 091° E · 395k acres
Hollins Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 121° SE
Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 8.7 mi, 332° NW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 8.7 mi, 326° NW
Coosa Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.3 mi, 194° S
Talladega College Sign (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 028° NE
Talladega College Entrance Gate (Attraction) — 19.4 mi, 029° NE
Airplane Monument (Monument) — 25.0 mi, 136° SE
Catie Radney's Studio (Arts Centre) — 25.2 mi, 132° SE
King's Chair Overlook (Attraction) — 26.5 mi, 295° NW
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 26.7 mi, 300° NW
Maggie's Glen (Attraction) — 27.5 mi, 294° NW
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 27.6 mi, 057° NE · 7,400 acres
Old CCC Ridgeline Campsite ("Unit 2") (Historic Ruins) — 28.1 mi, 293° NW
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 28.1 mi, 293° NW
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 28.6 mi, 045° NE
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 31.1 mi, 289° W
Pulpit Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 33.3 mi, 052° NE
Tinglewood Carvings (Public Artwork) — 34.3 mi, 260° W
The Gallery (Gallery) — 34.5 mi, 261° W
Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 34.6 mi, 314° NW
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 35.4 mi, 303° NW
Trussville Childrens Theater (Theatre) — 35.7 mi, 324° NW
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 36.7 mi, 298° NW
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.1 mi, 041° NE · 18k acres
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.3 mi, 261° W · 8,383 acres
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 57.5 mi, 040° NE · 8,947 acres

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