Alexander City, Alabama
Alexander City is a city of 14,606 people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, founded in 1872.
Why visit Alexander City
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Playhouse Cinemas, A.J. and Emma E. Thomas Coley House, Alexander City Commercial Historic District and Lakewinds Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Alexander City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alexander City
Alexander City, known to locals as "Alex City", is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States, with a population of 14,843 as of the 2020 census. It has been the largest community in Tallapoosa County since 1910. It is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles (1,210 km) of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres (18,000 ha) of water. Lake Martin stands on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping.
From the Wikipedia article Alexander City, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
A.J. and Emma E. Thomas Coley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Alexander City, Alabama
Alexander City Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Alexander City, Alabama, United States
Avondale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Alexander City, Alabama
North Central Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Alexander City, Alabama
Reuben Herzfeld House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Mansion in Alexander City, Alabama
Russell Family Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Alexander City, Alabama
South Central Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Alexander City, Alabama
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
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Restaurants and cafes34
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
4141 Highway 280, Alexander City
22 more on the map.
History
Alexander City was incorporated in 1872 as Youngsville, after its founder James Young. In 1873, the Savannah and Memphis Railroad came to the city. The city was renamed in honor of the railroad's President Edward Porter Alexander, who had been a brigadier general in the Confederate army during the U.S. Civil War.
On June 13, 1902, at 1 pm, a fire broke out in the Alexander City Machine shop and destroyed much of the town. At the time, Alexander City did not have a water system and all buildings, including the telegraph office, post office and three banks were burned.
In 2015, plaintiffs represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center sued the City of Alexander and Police Chief Willie Robinson in federal court, alleging that they had from 2013 to 2015 operated "a modern-day debtors' prison" that unconstitutionally used its police force to arrest and detain at least 190 poor defendants who were unable to pay Municipal Court-imposed fines and costs. In 2017, the city reached a settlement, in which the city and its insurer agreed to pay $680,000 to persons illegally jailed.
From the History section of Alexander City, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship51
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
School · 2.7 mi
851 Laurel St, Alexander City
Healthcare2
Map of Alexander City
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 5.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 35°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alexander City (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tallapoosa County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2023-05-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Thomas C. Russell Field (ALX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Sylacauga 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Auburn 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Opelika 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Talladega 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
- Millbrook 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Montgomery 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Prattville 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Valley 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pike Road 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oxford 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alexander City Alabama, Rivers Langley; http://www.phoenixrivers.blogspot.com, Public domain
- Avondale Historic District (Alexander City, Alabama), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Russell High School; Alexander City, AL, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander City Post Office 35010, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.J. and Emma E. Thomas Coley House (Alexander City, AL), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin and Roberta M. Russell House, Russell Family Historic District, Alexander City, Alabama, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas D. Russell House, Russell Family Historic District, Alexander City, Alabama, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Commander Russell House, Russell Family Historic District, Alexander City, Alabama, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert and Adelia Russell House, Russell Family Historic District, Alexander City, Alabama, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander City First Methodist Church (1872), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reuben Herzfeld House Alexander City, Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS066-E-193219 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-193220 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-141985 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-141984 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-19839 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-141983 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-38627 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Wind Creek State Park, Alabama, Milt Reynolds, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Storm wind damage at Lake Martin AL 04192020, NOAA / NWS Birmingham, Alabama, Public domain
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