Gadsden is a city in the county seat of Etowah County, northeastern Alabama, approximately 60 miles northeast of Birmingham. It is the principal city of and is included in the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Our Governmental, Business and Community Leaders have concentrated on maintaining recreational programs and facilities, genuine concern for others, and a respect for the traditional values that have made our country so great for so long. In addition, city leaders have added a dimension not often seen in communities our size ...attention to culture and the fine arts.
Noccalula Falls - Legend has it that the breathtaking beauty of this waterfall in this Alabama park does not compare to the beauty of the Indian girl for which it is named, Noccalula. According to the story, Noccalula flung herself over the rushing waters of the falls rather than betray her true love and marry a man of her father's choosing. Grief-stricken, her father gave the natural wonder his daughter's name and it is now known as Noccalula Falls.
In addition to the beauty of the falls, this beautiful park boasts many historic sites including a gorge trail depicting caves and Indian carvings, an old aboriginal fort, an abandoned dam, and Civil War carvings. A huge botanical garden surrounds the entire park with thousands of azaleas. Visitors are welcome to explore the park and picnic and camping facilities are available.
Historic Downtown Gadsden - A trip to Gadsden wouldn't be complete without touring the historic downtown area, which has recently been restored to reflect its original luster. The streets, graced with old-fashioned street lamps, are lined with several specialty stores, such as Little Faces Doll Shop, and a variety of antique stores.
The Gadsden City Board of Education currently manages 14 schools in the city. There are eight elementary schools, three middle schools, two specialty schools, and one high school. Gadsden previously had three high schools which were merged in the 2006-07 academic year and became the Gadsden City High School. The city also its own community college.
Aside from the picturesque Noccalula Falls, Gadsden also has other local attractions which visitors will definitely find interesting. For music lovers and those who just want to enjoy a night of good musical performance, the Gadsden Riverfest is a great local event to check out. The city also has a golf course, a children's museum, and the Talladega Super Speedway.
Housing Cost
In Gadsden, the average home price is $58,000 while prices range from $15,000 to $365,000.
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Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 37,405 people and covers 36 square miles. Gladden's elevation is 554 feet above sea level.
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Climate
Gadsden, AL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gadsden is 55.45 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.06 Inches.
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