Etowah County Map, Alabama
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Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County is in northeastern Alabama, with Gadsden as its main city. The county played a significant role in Alabama’s industrial past, with remnants of old steel mills still visible.
The Coosa River runs through it and Noccalula Falls Park boasts a 90-foot waterfall with a tragic Cherokee legend attached. Gadsden hosts the annual Riverfest. Music lovers come from all over.
The Lookout Mountain Parkway offers views for Sunday drivers. Other highlights are Gadsden Museum of Art and Imagination Place Children’s Museum. Etowah County is where industry and nature sit side by side.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Etowah County |
| County Seat | Gadsden |
| Population | Approximately 104,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Gadsden, Attalla, Glencoe, Rainbow City, Southside, Hokes Bluff, Altoona, Reece City, Ridgeville, Sardis City, Walnut Grove |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 59, U.S. Highway 411, U.S. Highway 278, U.S. Highway 431, State Route 77, State Route 132 |
| FIPS Code | 01-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 549 square miles (Land: 535 sq mi, Water: 14 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | DeKalb County (North), Cherokee County (East), Calhoun County (Southeast), St. Clair County (Southwest), Blount County (West), Marshall County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.0167° N, 86.0066° W |
| Etymology | Derived from Etowah Indian Mounds, found in the area |
| Major Landmarks | Noccalula Falls Park, Coosa River, James D. Martin Wildlife Park, Gadsden Museum of Art, Imagination Place Children’s Museum |
| Website | Etowah County Website |
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