Alexander City
in Tallapoosa County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.944 and -85.954 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 56' 38" and W -85° 57' 13"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:56 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 7:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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Discover Alexander City

Alexander City in Tallapoosa County (Alabama) with it's 14,718 citizens is a town in United States about 646 mi (or 1,040 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Alexander City is now 01:56 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports near Alexander City, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Thomas C Russell Field in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dadeville, Rockford, Ashland, Wetumpka and Talladega. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 36% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

27°C (81 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DAYS INN ALEXANDER CITY

Address
1,3 mi
3146 HIGHWAY 280
35010 Alexander City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Alexander City

Address
1,4 mi
1551 Elkahatchee Road
35010 Alexander City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


American Inn

Address
1,4 mi
4000 US Highway 280
35010 Alexander City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Alexander City

Address
1,4 mi
2945 Hwy 280
35010 Alexander City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES ALEXANDER

Address
1,6 mi
4335 HWY 280
35010 Alexander City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Empty Coal Train Through Alexander City, AL

Published: August 20, 2008
Length: 53:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

This video shows NS 741, an MTY coal train, through town on its way back West.


NS 198 Alexander City

Published: August 19, 2007
Length: 39:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

Here is a combined NS 198 and a East bound MTY rock train.


Alabama Railroading

Published: March 28, 2007
Length: 40:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

My 2nd attempt at compiling several rail videos into one. Scenes in this video are from the Alexander City, AL area.


NS 371 Passing Through Town

Published: August 21, 2008
Length: 45:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

The Aug. 21, 2008 edition of NS 371 on the NS P-Line through Alexander City, AL.


NS 187 Westbound, Alex City, AL

Published: February 03, 2008
Length: 32:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

This is the Feb. 3, 2008 edition of NS 187 on the Norfolk Southern P-Line through Alexander City, AL.


8000+ Foot NS 371 Through Alex City, AL

Published: May 15, 2009
Length: 19:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

This shows NS 371 at over 8000' long passing by Russell Corp. in Alexander City, AL. The oddball shaped building on the right is Russell's Old #1 plant, where I worked for a short period...


NS W34 TOO CLOSE!

Published: June 05, 2007
Length: 28:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

NS W34 observes the 10 MPH slow order through Alexander City, AL. I set the camera up on the mini-tripod and sat it on top of one of the NS Call Boxes, then backed off to shoot some stills....


Historic 12,000' DPU Train On The Central of Georgia

Published: January 21, 2008
Length: 09:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

Here is a historic, once in a life time video showing the first ever (and probably last) 12000'+ DPU train on the NS P-Line (Central of Georgia) through Alexander City, AL. This was a test...


NS 905 Geometry Train

Published: December 09, 2008
Length: 28:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

A video showing the NS Geometry Train plus the two locals in Alexander City, AL.


Tuesday, Feb. 17 2009 Edition of NS A48

Published: February 18, 2009
Length: 22:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dale E. Burns

This video shows NS Central of Georgia Local Train A48 entering Alexander City, AL on the big curve in from of Russell Corporation.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City, known to locals as "Alex City", is a city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States, with a population of some 14,875. It is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres of crystal clear water. Lake Martin stands on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.

Located at 32.9331, -85.9361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Alabama, Populated places established in 1872, Alexander City micropolitan area, Populated places in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Micropolitan areas of Alabama

WBNM

WBNM is a radio station licensed to serve Alexander City, Alabama, USA. The station is owned by William and Margaret Neeck, Co-Trustees. It airs an oldies format.

Located at 32.9508, -85.9853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Alabama, Oldies radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1948, 1948 establishments in the United States

Alexander City micropolitan area

The Alexander City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Alabama, anchored by the city of Alexander City. As of the 2010 census, the μSA had a population of 53,155 {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} The Alexander City Micropolitan Statistical Area is part of the Montgomery–Alexander City Combined Statistical Area.

Located at 32.947, -85.9666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Alexander City micropolitan area, Geography of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Geography of Coosa County, Alabama, Micropolitan areas of Alabama

Central Alabama Community College

Central Alabama Community College (CACC) is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Alexander City, Alabama. The college enrolls 2,177 students and has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969. As of 2009, the college has three campuses: the Alexander City Campus, the Childersburg Campus, and the Talladega Center.

Located at 32.9262, -85.9465 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Community colleges in Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1989, Alexander City micropolitan area, Education in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Talladega County, Alabama

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Alexander, Youngsville, ألكسندر سيتي, Alexander City, آلکساندر سیتی, ALX, अलेक्जेन्डर सिटी, Александер Сити, Александер-Сіті, 亚历山大城