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City in Alabama, United States

Piedmont is a city in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U. S. state of Alabama. The population was 4,400 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Anniston Oxford, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is approximately one and a half hours west of Atlanta, Georgia via US Hwy 278, one and a half hours northeast of Birmingham, 20 minutes north of Anniston, Alabama via AL 21, and 25 minutes east of Gadsden, Alabama via US Hwy 278. The campus of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama is approximately ten miles south of Piedmont via AL 21. The city is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains chain and is surrounded by mountains on the city's southern and eastern sides. The area is home to Duggar Mountain, which is Alabama's second highest point, only trailing Mt. Cheaha by a small margin. Piedmont is a tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its close proximity to many nearby hiking trails, streams and rivers, mountains, the Duggar Mountain Wilderness, the Talladega National Forest and Coleman Lake. Weiss Lake is fourteen miles north of Piedmont via AL 9 and is known as "the Crappie Capital of the World." Piedmont is home to Terrapin Creek, which is a destination for kayaking, canoeing, camping, swimming and fishing. Each year, particularly in the summer, thousands of people visit Piedmont and the surrounding areas due to the recreational opportunities and natural environment of the area. Piedmont is also home to the Chief Ladiga Trail, which is a paved trail for walking, jogging and bicycling. The trail runs through downtown Piedmont and runs all the way to Atlanta to the east, and to Anniston, Alabama to the south and west. Two state highways, AL 9 and AL 21, run through the city limits of Piedmont, as well as US Highway 278. The city and surrounding area is served by the Centre Piedmont Cherokee County Regional Airport, which was constructed in 2010. Many surrounding communities are served by the 36272 ZIP code, including Spring Garden, Rock Run, Vigo, Knighten's Crossroads, Ballplay, Pleasant Valley and Nance's Creek. An abundance of people from the surrounding designated census areas and communities make the short commute to the city of Piedmont regularly for employment, commerce, dining, recreation and general shopping. Portions of the nearby communities of Nances Creek, Spring Garden, Piedmont Springs and Vigo rely on police and fire coverage from the city of Piedmont. The current mayor is Bill Baker, who was chosen by the city council to lead after elected mayor Rick Freeman resigned due to medical issues.

The area now known as Piedmont is a community that began in the early 1840s, located at the crossroads of two early post roads. Major Jacob Forney Dailey of North Carolina came to Alabama in 1848 and bought land in present day Piedmont. Major Dailey named the area Cross Plains, and an official post office with that name was established on September 22, 1851. The Standard Coosa Thatcher Cotton Mill was established in Piedmont in the late 1800s and was the main source of employment in and around the city for nearly a century. After being named "Hollow Stump" and "Cross Plains" local residents settled for the name Piedmont in 1888. The word Piedmont means "Foot of the mountains" which was more appealing to local residents since the city is surrounded by mountainous scenery.

The Standard Coosa Thatcher Company was a textile corporation founded in Piedmont in 1891. It was publicly traded beginning in 1922. The firm is important because of its endurance for nearly a century and its expansion throughout the southeast United States and into the western United States. Also known in Piedmont as the "Cotton Mill", it began operating in 1892 and closed in 1995. In 2016, demolition of the building began. Over the next two years or so, workers tore down the mill and reclaimed more than 100 year old lumber and other material for resale.

Piedmont is located at According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.67%, is water.

This annual event is held in October of each year and features marching bands from all over the state of Alabama competing for a trophy at the end of the ceremony. The event has grown to include marching bands from neighboring Georgia. The Chief Ladiga Marching Festival is held on the campus of Piedmont High School.

The Piedmont Historical Society's Southern Railroad Depot Museum, is an 1867 historic facility registered on the National and Alabama preservation registry. The history of Piedmont, Alabama, a community in northeast Calhoun County, is told by art, cultural and historic displays, exhibits, artifacts and iMovies. A Southern Railroad caboose is displayed adjacent to the original loading dock and cargo cart.

Foothills Motocross and Park opened to the public in early September 2020. The property contains a dirt track with man made hills to perform stunts. Events are typically held on weekends.

+Piedmont racial compositionRaceNum. Perc. White (non Hispanic)3,97082.93%Black or African American (non Hispanic)4459.3%Native American250.52%Asian170.36%Pacific Islander50.1%Other/Mixed1974.12%Hispanic or Latino1282.67%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,787 people, 2,040 households, and 1,308 families residing in the city.

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,878 people, 2,053 households, and 1,351 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 2,404 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 87.0% White, 10.0% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,589, and the median income for a family was $39,417. Males had a median income of $36,332 versus $28,355 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,573. About 21.1% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

The Piedmont City School District consists of three schools: Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School, and Piedmont High School. Piedmont is among the best of the best academically. In the 2022 Alabama State Department of Education report card, Piedmont tied for fourth place. The Piedmont City Schools athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. Piedmont High School is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and participates in Class 3A Football, Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling (1A 4A), Golf (Boys 3A, Girls 1A 5A), Volleyball, and indoor, cross country, and outdoor Track. They also have a band: the Piedmont Blue Knights Marching Band. The extracurricular activities compete in class 3A. The Piedmont High School football team has won 10 region championships in the last 13 years. They've made the state semifinals in each of the last eight years. In that stretch, they've won five state titles and finished runner up twice. The baseball team currently has 11 straight area championships.