Why visit Triana
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Warden's Residence.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Triana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Triana
Triana () is a municipality in southwest Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville–Decatur–Albertville combined statistical area. The population was 2,890 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,936 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Triana, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Warden's Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Triana, Alabama, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship4
St Paul United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
620 6th Street, Triana
Triana Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
263 Stone Street, Triana
History
Triana was originally incorporated on November 13, 1819, as the second town in Madison County. It purportedly was named after Rodrigo de Triana, the crewman who first sighted land while sailing with Christopher Columbus on their first voyage to the Americas. For a time in the 19th century, it was a thriving riverport on the Tennessee River prior to the construction of the railroads. Its incorporation later lapsed and it was reincorporated on July 13, 1964, with the help of Clyde Foster, who later became Triana's mayor. Until the 2020 census, it was the only incorporated community in Madison County with a majority black population.
From the History section of Triana, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Triana Public Library
Library · 0.9 mi
357 Record Street;Record Road, Triana;Madison
Map of Triana
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 36°F | 5.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 5.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Huntsville Intl Ap 72323 (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
Madison County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2019-04-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
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, 4 miles away.
- Huntsville 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Madison 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Priceville 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Decatur 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Hartselle 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Owens Cross Roads 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Falkville 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Athens 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Harvest 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- New Hope 19 mi east, about 31 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
- Wheeler WR Warden's House Feb 2012 03, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheeler NWR Warden's House Feb 2012 01, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Max Parker, Victor C. Bolling, CC BY-SA 4.0
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