Anniston, Alabama

county seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA

Anniston is a city in, and county seat of, Calhoun County in the state of Alabama, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 21,564.[2]

Anniston, Alabama
Downtown Anniston in 2012
Downtown Anniston in 2012
Nickname: 
The Model City
Location of Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama.
Location of Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama.
Anniston, Alabama is located in Alabama
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, Alabama is located in the United States
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, Alabama is located in North America
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, Alabama
Coordinates: 33°39′40″N 85°50′00″W / 33.66111°N 85.83333°W / 33.66111; -85.83333
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCalhoun
SettledApril 1872
IncorporatedJuly 3, 1883
Area
 • City45.90 sq mi (118.87 km2)
 • Land45.83 sq mi (118.69 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
719 ft (219 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City21,564
 • Density470.57/sq mi (181.69/km2)
 • Metro
116,736 (US: 327th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36201-36207
Area code256
FIPS code01-01852
GNIS feature ID0159066
Websitewww.annistonal.gov

Chemical cleanup

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In 2002, an investigation by 60 minutes[3] showed Anniston was among the most toxic cities in the country. The main source of local contamination was a Monsanto chemical factory, which was closed.

Notable Residents and Former Residents

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References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. "Anniston city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. "Toxic Secret". 60 Minutes. August 31, 2003. CBS.