Why visit Oneonta
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Community Arts Council of Blount County, Neely Theater, Easley Covered Bridge and Horton Mill Covered Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Oneonta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oneonta
Oneonta () is a city in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,938. The city is the county seat of Blount County. Oneonta is home to the Covered Bridge Festival.
From the Wikipedia article Oneonta, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks21
Easley Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bridge in Rosa, Alabama
Horton Mill Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Bridge in Oneonta, Alabama
Blount County Memorial Museum & Historical Society
Museum · 0.8 mi
204 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
Tu-Th 08:00-17:00
Historic Oneonta Depot
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
The L & N Railroad Depot is a 118-year-old structure that served as Oneonta's train depot until 1951. It was moved to downtown.
The Little Brick Church
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
112 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Woodland Scout Park
Park · 1.2 mi
The park is used to host small events. The park offers several picnic tables, a play ground, a walking track and 4 pavilions.
101 Jack Fendley Drive, Oneonta
sunrise-sunset
Heritage Golf
Golf course · 3.1 mi
Heritage Golf Alabama is an 18-hole golf course in the Appalachian foothills, featuring a layout that integrates natural elements. It...
1364 Heritage Road, Oneonta
Mo-Su 07:30-17:30; PH off
Palisades Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Palisades Park is located in Blount County, Alabama North of Oneonta and is located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachians. The...
1225 Palisades Parkway, Oneonta
Jan-Mar: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00; Apr-Dec: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; PH unknown
Restaurants and cafes42
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
720 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Tu 10:00-22:00; We 10:00-23:00; Th 10:00-22:00;...
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
1300 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Emily's Family Restaurant
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
25450 Alabama Highway 75, Oneonta
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00
Brown’s Southern
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
615 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
11:00-19:00
Charlie B’s
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
300 6th Street South, Oneonta
Su-Fr 11:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-10:00, 11:00-14:00
Giovannis Pizza LLC
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.4 mi
912 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Mio Sogno
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
200 1st Avenue East, Oneonta
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00; PH off
Panda II Chinese Food
Restaurant · Asian · 1.1 mi
615 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta
Mo 11:00-21:30; We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Two Amigos Mexican Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
202 Cooper Street, Oneonta
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Canceled Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
216 1st Avenue East, Oneonta
Mo 09:00-16:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
30 more on the map.
History
A post office called Oneonta has been in operation since 1889. The city was named after Oneonta, New York, the native home of a railroad official. In 1889, the county seat was transferred to Oneonta from Blountsville.
During World War II, a small POW camp was operated outside of Oneonta.
From the History section of Oneonta, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Covered Bridge Inn Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
120 High School Street, Oneonta
Churches and places of worship18
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.4 mi
32015 State Highway 75, Oneonta
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Church · 0.6 mi
202 2nd Avenue West, Oneonta
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Blount County Career Technical Center
School · 5.1 mi
61500 Us Highway 231, Cleveland
Healthcare9
JBS Mental Health Authority
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
56 Armory Drive, Oneonta
Map of Oneonta
144 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 33°F | 5.5 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 5.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oneonta (4 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
Blount County has had 19 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
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Cleveland 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Blountsville 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Ashville 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Odenville 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Argo 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Hanceville 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Clay 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Margaret 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Trussville 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Attalla 21 mi east, about 34 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
- EasleyCB, The original uploader was Mld74 at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Oneonta Rec Park Baseball Field, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Oneonta Rec Park - Playground, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Oneonta Rec Park - Baseball Field 2, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Oneonta New Stadium Lighting Plaque, Broiledcorn, CC0
- 105 A St N, Oneonta, United States, 2025-11-06, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Wallace State Building in Oneonta, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Blockbuster Signage in Oneonta, AL, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Oneonta Recycling Dumpster, Broiledcorn, CC0
- O’Reilly Auto Parts - Oneonta, AL, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Tractor Supply Company - Oneonta, AL, Broiledcorn, CC0
- HortonMillCB, M.L. Devall / Mld74 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Blount County Memorial Museum, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Blount County Courthouse 2024, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Angel statue with small bench on the left, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Angel Statue with plaques of 2 diseased people, Broiledcorn, CC0
- EARNED REST, Lord Bishop Parrish, CC BY 4.0
- Palisades Park - Watch tower, Broiledcorn, CC0
- ISS065-E-157282 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-144207 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-142357 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157281 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-144208 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157280 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157283 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Palisades Park - Wide view of a portion of the park, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Palisades Park - Syrup Pan, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Palisades Park - Building out of wood, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Tank at Blount County Veterans Memorial Park, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Palisades Park - Pavillion near main parking, Broiledcorn, CC0
- Closeup of Tank at Blount County Veterans Memorial Park, Broiledcorn, CC0
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