Etowah County Map , Alabama, USA

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Map of Etowah County - Etowah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. Etowah County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Etowah County located in the map, major cities in Etowah county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Etowah County Map, Alabama

Etowah County Map , Alabama, USA

About Etowah County Map, Alabama: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Etowah County, Alabama

Etowah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. It`s county seat is Gadsden. As per 2020 census, the population of Etowah County was 103162 and population density of Etowah was 192.8square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 534.99 sq mi (1,386 km2). Etowah County was established on 1866.

Etowah County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
County SeatGadsden
Largest City/TownGadsden
EstablishedDecember 7, 1866
Total Area549 sq mi (1,422 sq km)
Land Area535 sq mi (1,386 sq km)
Water Area14 sq mi (36 sq km)
Population103,436 (Census 2020)
Population Density193 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysInterstate 59, US 11, US 278, US 411, AL 77, AL 291
Major RiversCoosa River
Neighboring CountiesDeKalb County, Cherokee County, Calhoun County, St. Clair County, Blount County, Marshall County
Famous ForGadsden, Noccalula Falls, Coosa River, and manufacturing history
Top AttractionsNoccalula Falls Park, Coosa Landing, Imagination Place, Gadsden Museum of Art, Lookout Mountain foothills
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Etowah County, Alabama

Etowah County is located in northeastern Alabama and was established in 1866. The county seat and largest city is Gadsden. The county lies along the Coosa River and serves as an important commercial and industrial center for northeast Alabama, while also offering scenic natural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Cities and Towns in Etowah County, Alabama

City/TownPopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Gadsden (county seat)33,94534.0143°N, 86.0066°W
Attalla5,56434.0215°N, 86.0889°W
Rainbow City9,60233.9548°N, 86.0416°W
Southside9,32633.9245°N, 86.0230°W
Glencoe5,16033.9570°N, 85.9325°W
Hokes Bluff4,27633.9976°N, 85.8669°W
Altoona (partly in Etowah County)94834.0260°N, 86.3185°W
Reece City65334.0737°N, 86.0413°W
Ridgeville8834.0604°N, 86.1513°W
Sardis City1,81434.1856°N, 86.1198°W
Walnut Grove69834.0709°N, 86.3056°W
Tillison Bend (CDP)1,88033.9016°N, 85.9894°W
Whitesboro (CDP)3,14834.1708°N, 86.0889°W
Gallant (CDP)85534.0248°N, 86.2497°W

Best Golf Courses in Etowah County, Alabama

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Gadsden Country ClubGadsden34.0219°N, 85.9908°W
Twin Bridges Golf ClubGadsden33.9791°N, 86.0134°W
RTJ Golf Trail at Silver Lakes - Heartbreaker CourseGlencoe33.9587°N, 85.9295°W
RTJ Golf Trail at Silver Lakes - Backbreaker CourseGlencoe33.9587°N, 85.9295°W
RTJ Golf Trail at Silver Lakes - Mindbreaker CourseGlencoe33.9587°N, 85.9295°W
RTJ Golf Trail at Silver Lakes - Short CourseGlencoe33.9587°N, 85.9295°W
Wills Creek Country ClubAttalla34.0128°N, 86.0932°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Etowah County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 59 - major interstate connecting Gadsden with Birmingham and Chattanooga
  • US Highway 11 - historic route through Attalla and Gadsden
  • US Highway 278 - east-west route connecting Gadsden with Cullman and Georgia
  • US Highway 411 - major route linking Gadsden with Centre and Tennessee
  • Alabama State Route 77 - connects Gadsden with Talladega National Forest region
  • Alabama State Route 291 - serves central Gadsden and nearby communities

Neighboring Counties of Etowah County

  • DeKalb County (north)
  • Marshall County (northwest)
  • Cherokee County (east)
  • Calhoun County (south)
  • St. Clair County (southwest)
  • Blount County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Etowah County, Alabama

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Noccalula Falls ParkGadsden90-foot waterfall, hiking trails, and botanical gardens
Coosa LandingGadsdenRiverfront recreation and fishing tournaments
Imagination Place Children's MuseumGadsdenInteractive exhibits for families and children
Gadsden Museum of ArtGadsdenRegional art collections and exhibitions
Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural ArtsGadsdenArts, performances, and educational programs
Silver Lakes Golf ComplexGlencoeRobert Trent Jones Golf Trail destination
Coosa RiverCountywideFishing, boating, and scenic river views
Historic Downtown GadsdenGadsdenShopping, dining, and historic architecture
Lookout Mountain FoothillsEastern CountyScenic drives and outdoor recreation
Gilliland-Reese Covered BridgeNear Walnut GroveHistoric covered bridge and photography site
Moragne ParkGadsdenCommunity recreation and river access
Black Creek TrailsGadsdenMountain biking and hiking trails

Distance from Etowah County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Gadsden to Attalla (Etowah County), Alabama - 4 mi (6 km)
  • Gadsden to Rainbow City (Etowah County), Alabama - 5 mi (8 km)
  • Gadsden to Southside (Etowah County), Alabama - 7 mi (11 km)
  • Gadsden to Glencoe (Etowah County), Alabama - 6 mi (10 km)
  • Gadsden to Hokes Bluff (Etowah County), Alabama - 8 mi (13 km)
  • Gadsden to Centre (Cherokee County), Alabama - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Gadsden to Fort Payne (DeKalb County), Alabama - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Gadsden to Albertville (Marshall County), Alabama - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Gadsden to Anniston (Calhoun County), Alabama - 30 mi (48 km)
  • Gadsden to Oneonta (Blount County), Alabama - 32 mi (52 km)
  • Gadsden to Birmingham (Jefferson County), Alabama - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Gadsden to Huntsville (Madison County), Alabama - 62 mi (100 km)
  • Gadsden to Chattanooga, Tennessee - 88 mi (142 km)
  • Gadsden to Atlanta, Georgia - 127 mi (204 km)

Nearest Airports

Nearest airport of Etowah is Asheville (AVL) Airport.

References

  1. QuickFacts - U.S. Census Bureau
  2. United States Census Bureau
  3. United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  4. National Geodetic Survey
  5. Official County Website