Why visit Munford
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Munford
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About Munford
Munford is a town in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,351. It is the location of what has been called the last battle of the Civil War east of the Mississippi, the Battle of Munford on April 23, 1865.
From the Wikipedia article Munford, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Carter's Hardware & Auto Parts
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
43123 Alabama 21, Munford
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30
History
Munford was initially incorporated in 1873. At some point in the 1880s, it either disincorporated or lost its charter. In 2000, Munford was classified as a census-designated place (CDP), and in 2002 formally incorporated again.
During the American Civil War, the Battle of Munford took place on April 23, 1865. It was the last battle of the war east of the Mississippi River. One of the last Confederate casualties of the war occurred here, with the death of Andrew Jackson Buttram.
From the History section of Munford, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Munford
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 5.1 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 35°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Talladega 10 Nne (7 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
Boswell Field - Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Oxford 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Hobson City 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- West End-Cobb Town 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Talladega 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Lincoln 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Anniston 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Saks 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Riverside 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Alexandria 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Pell City 18 mi west, about 29 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Munford, Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Battle of Munford Historical Marker, Mark Hilton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Battle of Munford, Jodymac38, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Battle of Munford Alabama, Jodymac38, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument to Lieutenant Andrew Jackson “Jack” Buttram, Mark Hilton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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