Cleburne County, Alabama
Cleburne County is located in northeastern Alabama along the Georgia border. Heflin serves as the county seat, and the population is just over 15,000, spread across a landscape of rolling hills and valleys.
A significant portion of the county’s western area lies within the Talladega National Forest. Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama, is partly located here, and Cheaha State Park stands out as a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, offering scenic hiking trails and waterfalls.
The county was named after Patrick Cleburne, a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Interstate 20 runs through the southern part of the county, providing a direct route between Atlanta and Birmingham.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cleburne County |
| County Seat | Heflin |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Heflin, Ranburne, Fruithurst, Edwardsville, Muscadine, Abernathy, Chulafinnee |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 20, U.S. Highway 78, State Route 9, State Route 46, State Route 281 |
| Etymology | Named after Patrick Cleburne, a Confederate general in the American Civil War |
| FIPS Code | 01-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 561 square miles (Land: 560 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.6788° N, 85.5208° W |
| Major Landmarks | Talladega National Forest, Cheaha Mountain, Pinhoti National Recreation Trail, Cleburne County Courthouse, Heflin Covered Bridge |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cherokee County (North), Polk County, Georgia (Northeast), Haralson County, Georgia (East), Carroll County, Georgia (Southeast), Randolph County (South), Clay County (Southwest), Talladega County (Southwest), Calhoun County (West) |
| Population | Approximately 15,000 |
