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About Cherokee, AL

Cherokee is a small Tennessee River town in northwest Alabama, home to about 1,100 people in Colbert County. US Highway 72 runs right through town, connecting it to Florence 15 miles southeast and continuing toward Mississippi. Most visitors come from the nearby Shoals area cities via Highway 72, while long-distance travelers typically connect from I-65. The town sits just minutes from Pickwick Lake, a TVA reservoir that's popular for boating and fishing.

Where is Cherokee, AL on the map?

Cherokee, AL is in United States, at 34.758, -87.967 - about 34 km south-east of Waterloo, AL.

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What is the closest airport to Cherokee, AL?

The closest airport to Cherokee, AL is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, 41 km (about 37 min by car).

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