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Childersburg, Alabama

19 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1890 and the latest in 1984. It stands in the Childersburg census division. It lies in ZIP code area 35044. It stands on Griffin Branch. The Survey maps it on the Childersburg quadrangle. 4,754 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 420 feet above sea level.

Childersburg within Talladega County

On record in Childersburg

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 2 records

Population over time

2 figures

Childersburg fell from 5,175 to 4,754 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
20105,175
20204,754-421 (-8%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

8 surveys from 19 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Photographs

8 of 38 photographs shown, 1941 to 1942

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Newly-constructed cafe and bunkhouses. Childersburg, Alabama
Newly-constructed cafe and bunkhouses. Childersburg, Alabama
Delano, Jack, 1941. Library of Congress
Childersburg, Alabama. Bunkhouse which accomodates a hundred workers
Childersburg, Alabama. Bunkhouse which accomodates a hundred workers
Collier, John, Jr, 1942. Library of Congress
Childersburg, Alabama. Trailer camp where the rent is three dollars a month
Childersburg, Alabama. Trailer camp where the rent is three dollars a month
Collier, John, Jr, 1942. Library of Congress
Main street of Childersburg, Alabama
Main street of Childersburg, Alabama
Delano, Jack, 1941. Library of Congress
Childersburg, Alabama. Cousa Court defense housing project. Family cooling off in the shade in the evening
Childersburg, Alabama. Cousa Court defense housing project. Family cooling off in the shade in the evening
Collier, John, Jr, 1942. Library of Congress
Trailer shooting gallery on the main street of Childersburg, Alabama
Trailer shooting gallery on the main street of Childersburg, Alabama
Delano, Jack, 1941. Library of Congress
Childersburg, Alabama. Bulletin board outside of the post office
Childersburg, Alabama. Bulletin board outside of the post office
Collier, John, Jr, 1942. Library of Congress
Childersburg, Alabama. Union hall
Childersburg, Alabama. Union hall
Collier, John, Jr, 1942. Library of Congress

Every photograph of Talladega County

Fires near this place

209 since 1994

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 209 fires within 5 miles of Childersburg between 1994 and 2020, burning about 3,984 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 61 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning78
Arson/incendiarism61
Missing data/not specified/undetermined30
Recreation and ceremony17
Misuse of fire by a minor7
Equipment and vehicle use6
Railroad operations and maintenance3
Natural3
Fireworks2
Power generation/transmission/distribution1
Other causes1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 September 2002Arson/incendiarism80 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
6 September 2002Debris and open burning10 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
29 September 2007Debris and open burning3.0 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
27 September 2019Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.5 acresAlabama Forestry Commission20190927-6
23 September 2010Other causes1.0 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
22 September 2010Arson/incendiarism8.5 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
19 September 2000Debris and open burning35 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
16 September 2019Equipment and vehicle use10 acresAlabama Forestry Commission20190916-16

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Talladega County

Mines and quarries near this place

10 of 23 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 23 workings within 5 miles of Childersburg: 17 unknowns, 3 past producers, 1 prospect, 1 occurrence. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Iron, Manganese, Aluminum, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Butler Estate MineIron, ManganesePast Producer
Childersburg QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Kymulga ProspectAluminumOccurrence
ChildsburgIronUnknown
Cliett ProspectIronProspect
Singleton DepositsIronPast ProducerResidual
Singleton Limonite DepositIronPast ProducerResidual
UnnamedIronUnknown
UnnamedIronUnknown
UnnamedIronUnknown

Every working recorded in Talladega County

Storms near this place

40 since 1995

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Childersburg in 40 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 15 thunderstorm wind, 14 hail, 4 flash flood, 3 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
March 2010FloodChildersburg$500,000What began as flash flooding transitioned into widespread long term flooding across a large portion of Talladega County during the late morning of the 10th. Dozens of roads were closed across the county due to high water, and several small bridges became washed out. The initial problem area on the morning of the 10th was the city of Sylacauga, but as the heavy rainfall shifted northward in the afternoon, the cities of Talladega and eventually Munford also experienced flooding issues. Other communities with reports of flooding included Childersburg, Winterboro, and Renfroe.
November 2004Tornado (F1)Childersburg$80,000no account filed
March 2002HailChildersburg$75,000no account filed
April 2006Tornado (F0)Childersburg$30,000The tornado touched down near Edgewater Drive and the Coosa River, just east of the Morgan Bridge on US 231/280. It then tracked southeastward through the Pinewood Terrace Community and dissipated near 4th Avenue NE. Many trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path. A few of the fallen trees landed on homes and automobiles. The most damage occurred in the Lakeside and Bates Subdivisions near State Highway 235.
May 2003Tornado (F1)Childersburg$20,000no account filed
May 2003HailChildersburg$18,000Golf ball size hail fell in Childersburg.
March 2011Flash FloodChildersburg$10,000A resident reported water in their home on 8th Avenue SW.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$5,000Several trees were blown down near 9th and 10th Avenues, in the city of Childersburg.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$5,000Several trees and power lines were blown down. A tin roof and several two-by-fours were damaged at an old grocery store building.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$5,000Power lines were blown down, and shingles were blown off a house.
December 2005HailChildersburg$4,000Penny to golf ball size hail fell just south of the Alpine community on SR 76.
August 2002Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$4,000no account filed
August 2002Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$2,000A few trees were blown down near Childersburg.
April 2009Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$1,000Trees and power lines were blown down in Childersburg.
April 2006Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$1,000Trees down.
April 2005HailChildersburg$1,000Quarter size hail fell in Childersburg.
May 2025Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$500Trees and power lines were downed on Canal St in Childersburg.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindChildersburg$500Large trees were blown down in Childersburg.
May 2025HailChildersburg-Photos of up to half dollar-size hail from social media.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindChildersburg-A few trees were downed in Childersburg, with some falling on power lines and blocking roadways.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindChildersburg-A few trees were blown down in the Childersburg area.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindChildersburg-Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in Childersburg.
June 2023HailChildersburg-Quarter size hail reported north of Childersburg.
March 2022Flash FloodChildersburg-Numerous roads flooded and impassable across the southern portions of Talladega County. Water recues performed in some homes and vehicles in the cities of Sylacauga and Fayetteville. 3.56 inches reported at the Sylacauga AWOS (KSCD) in a three hour period.
January 2020Thunderstorm WindChildersburg-Several trees uprooted and power lines downed on Highway 76 in Childersburg.
March 2019HailChildersburg-Large hail covering the ground in the city of Childersburg.
January 2013Flash FloodChildersburg-Sadie Lee Lane and Cooper St were impassable due to high water.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindChildersburg-A tree was reported down blocking Fairmont Road, as well as Cheaha Trail, in Childersburg.
November 2009FloodChildersburg-Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida caused a portion of Childersburg-Fayetteville Highway to become flooded and temporarily closed.
March 2008Heavy RainChildersburg-Street flooding was reported at several locations in Childersburg, including Sadie Lee Drive and Wilson Avenue, Ferry Road, Desoto Court, and Fairmont Lane.
April 2006Thunderstorm WindChildersburg-Winds up to 60 mph at Logan Martin Dam. No damage or injuries were reported.
March 2005HailChildersburg-Quarter size hail fell along the Coosa River in far western Talladega County.
April 2002HailChildersburg-Dime size hail was observed in Oak Grove.
April 2001Funnel CloudChildersburg-Talladega County Emergency Management Agency reported a funnel cloud near Childersburg. Additional similar reports were received from southern Talladega County.
March 2000HailChildersburg-Dime size hail fell in Childersburg.
August 1999HailChildersburg-Penny size hail was reported in Childersburg. Several large tree limbs were also broken off during the storm.
June 2007HailChildersburg-no account filed
April 2006HailChildersburg-no account filed
August 2002HailChildersburg-no account filed
January 1996Flash FloodChildersburg-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Talladega County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Coosa Court0.5 miles19
Grove Park0.6 miles19
Minor Terrace0.6 miles19
Pinewood Terrace0.7 miles19
Indian Hill1.3 miles19
Bon Air1.4 miles19
Forest Hills1.6 miles19
Boaz Corner2.9 miles19

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on ChildersburgAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q80000The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 116045. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.