Cullman, Alabama
Cullman is a city of 19,319 people in Cullman County, Alabama, founded in 1873.
Why visit Cullman
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Marketplatz 10, Lidy Walker Covered Bridge, Ave Maria Grotto and Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Cullman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cullman
Cullman is the largest city in and the county seat of Cullman County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 18,213, with an estimated population of 20,239 in 2024. It is located along Interstate 65, about 50 miles (80 km) north of Birmingham and about 55 miles (89 km) south of Huntsville.
From the Wikipedia article Cullman, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Ave Maria Grotto
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Cullman, Alabama, landscaped park
Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Alabama, United States
Cullman Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
District
Cullman County Museum
Museum
Local history museum in Cullman, Alabama
211 2nd Avenue Northeast, Cullman
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-14:00
Ernest Edward Greene House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cullman, Alabama, listed on the NRHP in Cullman County, Alabama
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Cullman, the United States of America
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Stiefelmeyer's
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Commercial building in Cullman, Alabama
Sportsman Lake
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
1544 Sportsman Lake Road
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes62
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
2106 Cherokee Avenue Southwest, Cullman
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
6020 Highway 157, Cullman
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
5931 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman
Su-Th 06:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-02:00
Moe's Original Bar-B-Que
Restaurant · Barbecue
318 1st Avenue Southeast, Cullman
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.4 mi
1700B 2nd Avenue Southwest, Cullman
Mo-Th 11:00-21:40; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:40; Su 11:00-21:40
Puckett's
Restaurant · 3.0 mi
6076 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Logan's Roadhouse
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
6092 Highway 157, Cullman
50 more on the map.
History
Before the arrival of American settlers, the area that today includes Cullman was originally in the territory of the Cherokee Nation. The region was traversed by a trail known as the Black Warrior's Path, which led from the Tennessee River near the present location of Florence, Alabama, to a point on the Black Warrior River south of Cullman. This trail figured significantly in Cherokee history, and it featured prominently in the American Indian Wars prior to the establishment of the state of Alabama and the relocation of several American Indian tribes, including the Creek people westward along the Trail of Tears. During the Creek War in 1813, General Andrew Jackson of the U.S. Army dispatched a contingent of troops down the trail, one of which included the frontiersman Davy Crockett.
From the History section of Cullman, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
2052 Hayes Drive Northwest, Cullman
Churches and places of worship30
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center
School
301 1St Street Ne, Cullman
Healthcare4
Map of Cullman
184 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 5.4 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saint Bernard Hcn (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
Cullman County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Thunderstorms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Huntsville International Airport - Carl T Jones Field (HSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Hartselle 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Decatur 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Jasper 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Gardendale 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Albertville 36 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Clay 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Huntsville 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
- Madison 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Center Point 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Trussville 39 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- 300s 1st Avenue SE Cullman July 2012, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johann "John" Godfried Cullmann - panoramio, Greg Glasscock, CC BY 3.0
- John G. Cullmann House - panoramio, Greg Glasscock, CC BY 3.0
- L^N Train Depot - Cullman, Al - panoramio, Greg Glasscock, CC BY 3.0
- St. Peters Church in Rome, Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman (Cullman County, Alabama), Carol M. Highsmith, photographer, Public domain
- 401 1st Avenue SE Cullman July 2012, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rambow-Abt House July 2012, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ernest Edward Greene House July 2012 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cullman L&N Depot July 2012 03, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stiefelmeyer's July 2012 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C.A Stiefelmeyer Clothing and Furnishing - panoramio, Greg Glasscock, CC BY 3.0
- Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery - panoramio, Greg Glasscock, CC BY 3.0
- ISS063-E-106211 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-146692 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-106210 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-9573 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-9574 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-23665 - View of Alabama, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-90435 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-33241 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-12795 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-12794 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- US 278 West - CR 1154 + CR 406 (36372389393), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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