Where is Hartselle, Alabama, USA?

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Where is Hartselle Located? - Hartselle is a city located in the Morgan County of Alabama, United States. Hartselle lies between 60.5549 Degrees North latitudes and 151.2597 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hartselle, Alabama

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Where is Hartselle Located?

Hartselle is a city located in the Morgan County of Alabama, United States. Hartselle lies between 60.5549 Degrees North latitudes and 151.2597 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hartselle city is 15455 people and the city has a total area of 16.44 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hartselle, Alabama Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHartselle
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
State CapitalMontgomery
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.4437°N
Longitude86.9353°W
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Land Area17.41 sq mi
Water Area0.11 sq mi
Total Area17.52 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)15,140 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 870 per sq mi
ZIP Code35640
Area Code256, 938
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code01-33496
Congressional DistrictAlabama's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hartselle, Alabama

  • Decatur, Alabama — 12 mi Northeast
  • Priceville, Alabama — 9 mi East
  • Falkville, Alabama — 6 mi South
  • Trinity, Alabama — 11 mi Northwest
  • Somerville, Alabama — 15 mi East
  • Cullman, Alabama — 24 mi Southeast
  • Athens, Alabama — 27 mi North
  • Moulton, Alabama — 25 mi West
  • Madison, Alabama — 28 mi Northeast
  • Huntsville, Alabama — 36 mi Northeast

Driving Distances from Hartselle, Alabama

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FalkvilleAlabama610 minutes
PricevilleAlabama912 minutes
DecaturAlabama1218 minutes
TrinityAlabama1118 minutes
SomervilleAlabama1522 minutes
CullmanAlabama2430 minutes
AthensAlabama2735 minutes
MadisonAlabama2835 minutes
HuntsvilleAlabama3645 minutes
BirminghamAlabama821 hour 20 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hartselle, Alabama

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHuntsville International Airport
IATA CodeHSV
PortPort of Decatur (nearby on the Tennessee River)
Major HighwaysInterstate 65, U.S. Route 31, Alabama State Route 36
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; freight rail operated by CSX Transportation
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLimited regional transportation services; nearby transit available in Decatur
  • Interstate 65 provides direct north-south access to Huntsville, Birmingham, Nashville, and Montgomery.
  • U.S. Route 31 passes through downtown Hartselle and serves as an important local commercial corridor.
  • Alabama State Route 36 connects the city with Decatur, Moulton, and surrounding Morgan County communities.
  • Huntsville International Airport, about 30 miles northeast, offers commercial passenger and cargo services.
  • The nearby Port of Decatur on the Tennessee River supports regional freight transportation and industrial commerce.

What are top Places to Visit in Hartselle, Alabama

Landmark NameType
Historic Downtown HartselleHistoric District
Hartselle Depot MuseumRailroad Museum
Sparkman ParkCommunity Park
Point Mallard ParkWater Park & Recreation Area
Cook Museum of Natural ScienceScience Museum
Wheeler National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Delano ParkHistoric Park
Tennessee RiverNatural Attraction
Ave Maria GrottoReligious & Cultural Attraction
Joe Wheeler State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Hartselle, Alabama

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Calhoun Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, technical education, and workforce training
The University of Alabama in HuntsvillePublicUniversityEngineering, science, business, and research programs
Athens State UniversityPublicUniversityBachelor's completion programs and professional studies
Oakwood UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, health sciences, and business education
Wallace State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer, technical, healthcare, and transfer programs

Waterbodies in Hartselle, Alabama

Tennessee River, Flint Creek, Cotaco Creek, Wheeler Lake, Flint Creek Reservoir, Elk River, Limestone Bay, Decatur Harbor, Cedar Creek, Duck River

Golf Courses in Hartselle, Alabama

Chesley Oaks Golf Course, Burningtree Country Club, Point Mallard Golf Course, Cherokee Ridge Country Club, Canebrake Club, Southern Gayles Golf Club, Cross Creek Golf Course, Hampton Cove Golf Course

Hartselle, Alabama — Key Historical Facts

  • Hartselle was established in 1870 following the construction of the South and North Alabama Railroad through Morgan County.
  • The city was named after George Hartselle, one of the area's early landowners and community leaders.
  • Its railroad location helped Hartselle become an important shipping point for cotton, timber, and agricultural products during the late nineteenth century.
  • Throughout the twentieth century, Hartselle expanded into a regional manufacturing, retail, and residential community while preserving its historic downtown district.
  • Today, Hartselle is known for its strong local economy, annual Depot Days Festival, historic railroad heritage, and convenient location between Birmingham and Huntsville.

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