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About Anniston, AL

Anniston sits along Interstate 20 about an hour east of Birmingham, serving as a gateway to Alabama's highest peaks and outdoor recreation areas. The former steel town has reinvented itself around military heritage and mountain access, with the Anniston Army Depot remaining a major employer. Highway 431 connects north to Gadsden while local routes lead to Oxford's shopping district. Mount Cheaha, Alabama's highest point at 2,413 feet, rises just outside the city limits.

Where is Anniston, AL on the map?

Anniston, AL is in United States, at 33.671, -85.814 - about 13 km south of Weaver, AL.

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The closest airport to Anniston, AL is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, 100 km (about 1 h 17 min by car).

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