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Childersburg, Alabama
Childersburg is a city of 4,655 people in Talladega County, Alabama.
Why visit Childersburg
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kymulga Mill & Covered Bridge, Majestic Caverns, Old Rock House and Coosa Pines Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Childersburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Childersburg
Childersburg is a city in Talladega County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It was incorporated in 1889. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,754. It has a history dating back before 1540, when it was noted as a village of the Coosa Nation visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.
From the Wikipedia article Childersburg, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Kymulga Mill & Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Majestic Caverns
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Show cave and tourist attraction in Childersburg, Alabama, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Old Rock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Oak grove park and walking track
Park · 1.8 mi
Walking track, swings, children's play sets
Sally West Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Established by the Coosa Garden Club in 1969 on the site of the former home of Sally West
Restaurants and cafes11
Hometown BBQ & Grill
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.0 mi
33684 US Highway 280, Childersburg
Tierra Caliente Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
32291 US Highway 280, Childersburg
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.9 mi
33458 US Highway 280, Childersburg
Su-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-02:00
Lickin Good Donuts
Fast food · Donut · 1.4 mi
32434 US Highway 280, Childersburg
History
Successive indigenous peoples had lived in the area for thousands of years. In the 16th century, people identified as part of the Kymulga-phase culture (of the larger Mississippian culture) lived at Talisi, the former site of Childersburg. In the fall of 1540, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's expedition rested here for about one month during its exploration of the Southeast. Childersburg is the "oldest occupied settlement in America” The Abihka people (part of those who became known as the Muskogee or Creek) dominated the area by the 18th century.
The Alabama Army Ammunition Plant, a munitions plant, was established in Childersburg in 1941 and operated throughout World War II until August 1945. Operated by DuPont, the plant produced explosives, such as nitrocellulose, trinitrotoluene (TNT), and dinitrotoluene (DNT). The plant also secretly produced heavy water to support the Manhattan Project. In 1940 the town had about five hundred people. Over fourteen thousand workers came to build and later operate the new facility.
From the History section of Childersburg, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship11
Childersburg Church of the Nazarene
Church · Church Of The Nazarene · 1.6 mi
4th Street Southwest, Childersburg
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Childersburg - Earle A. Rainwater Memorial Library
Library · 1.3 mi
124 Ninth Avenue Sw, Childersburg
Healthcare1
Map of Childersburg
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 38°F | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 43°F | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 41°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Childersburg Wtp (1 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
Talladega County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-08: Hurricane Nate (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County Airport (PLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Sylacauga 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Talladega 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Chelsea 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Pell City 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Leeds 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Brook Highland 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Pelham 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Moody 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Hoover 28 mi west, about 44 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
- Childersburg Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KymulgaCB, M.L. Devall / Mld74 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- The Rock House, U.S. Route 280 (State Route 38), Harpersville vicinity (Shelby County, Alabama), Alex Bush, Photographer, Public domain
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