Pell City, Alabama
Pell City is a city of 13,587 people in St. Clair County, Alabama, founded in 1890.
Why visit Pell City
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pell City Premiere LUX Cine & Bowl, Avondale Mill Historic District and Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts (CEPA).
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Pell City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pell City
Pell City is a city in and one of the county seats of St. Clair County, Alabama, United States, the other seat being Ashville. At the 2020 census, the population was 12,939. At the 2010 census, the city-limit population jumped to 12,695.
From the Wikipedia article Pell City, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
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Avondale Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Human settlement in Pell City, Alabama, United States of America
Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts (CEPA)
Museum · 2.5 mi
120 Williamson Drive, Pell City
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes24
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
260 Vaughan Lane, Pell City
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 3.3 mi
290 Vaughn Lane, Pell City
Mo-We 11:00-21:40; Th 11:00-22:40; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:40; Su 11:00-21:40
El Cazador
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.5 mi
200 Vaughan Lane, Pell City
Golden Rule
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.7 mi
1700 Martin Street North, Pell City
Jade East Garden
Restaurant · Asian · 3.6 mi
47 Vaughan Lane, Pell City
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 3.6 mi
160 Vaughan Lane, Pell City
Mo-Fr 09:30-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,09:30-24:00
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 0.4 mi
2028 Martin Street, Pell City
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
12 more on the map.
History
Railroad investors founded Pell City in 1890 and named it after George Pell of the Pell City Iron and Land Company, one of its financial backers. The city was incorporated on May 6, 1891, but nearly failed during the Panic of 1893.
Pell City was revived in 1902 when Sumter Cogswell built the Pell City Manufacturing Company, which subsequently became Avondale Mills, a major landmark of the town until Thunder Enterprises, a Tennessee company, bought the building and began dismantling the factory in 2008. On February 14, 2008, a fire started at the mill. The fire was so large it could be seen from the Chula Vista/ Springville exit on Interstate 20 (I20). The water tower remains, but the smoke stack was destroyed by workers after cracking in the cement made it a hazard.
The mill was the economic and social center of the town during its development and early growth. Besides the textile mill, other economic endeavors included agriculture and mercantile establishments. Large cotton, soybean, and cattle farms were located in the area. Pell City increased its size in 1956 when the nearby towns of Eden and Oak Ridge were merged with the city. The first mayor was Green Evans.
The residences of Sumter Cogswell and Green Evans (Pell City's first mayor) are two of the earliest structures, dating from the late nineteenth century. The majority of the historic structures date from 1902 to 1905.
From the History section of Pell City, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship34
Seventh-day Adventist Church of Pell City
Church · Protestant · 2.5 mi
400 23rd Street North, Pell City
Eden United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.4 mi
412 1st Avenue North, Pell City
First Missionary Baptist Church South
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
850 19th Street South, Pell City
New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
909 19th Street South, Pell City
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare8
St. Vincent's Home Medical Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1715 1st Avenue South, Pell City
Map of Pell City
110 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 (12 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
St. Clair County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-26: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 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, 1 miles away.
- Talladega 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Moody 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Trussville 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Leeds 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Clay 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Oxford 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Irondale 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Center Point 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Sylacauga 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Saks 26 mi northeast, about 42 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
- 1900s Cogwell Avenue Pell City April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winn Dixie Pell City, AL (7727755372), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727914198), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727924224), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727917492), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727919802), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727921724), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727927032), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Pell City, AL (7727929302), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 400s 29th Street North Pell City April 2014, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alabama State Route 34 West End at US Route 231 Signs, formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cropwell, Alabama, Dofftoubab, CC0
- ISS030-E-76980 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-76981 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-137920 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-137923 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-137922 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-137921 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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