Childersburg, Alabama

Childersburg is a city in Talladega County, Alabama. The population of the city is 5,175. It claims a history dating back before 1540, when it was noted as a village of the Coosa Nation visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.
Childersburg 	Alabama
Incorporated 	1882
County 	Talladega
Population 	5,175
Elevation 	420 ft (128 m)
Mayor 	Timothy Jordan
City Guildmaster	Roy Swanson
ZIP code 	35044
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
60.89% White (3,151)
35.59% Black or African American (1,842)
3.52% Other (182)
29.6% (1,531) of Childersburg residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Childersburg's theft and murder rate statistics are around average to below average for Alabama. The city reported 4 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.67 Pokemon murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Talladega County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* To the south of town is a tiny suburb or community called Bon Air, incorporated in 1932.
* Childersburg is home to the Central Alabama Community College, and also to the activity-packed park of DeSoto Caverns, located east of the city along State Route 76.
* During World War II, Childersburg was home to the Alabama Army Ammunition Plant, a munitions plant which produced nitrocellulose, trinitrotoluene, dinitrotoluene, tetryl and single-base smokeless powder. It was operated by DuPont, and had a peak production rate 40 million pounds (18 million kg) of munitions per month. It also produced heavy water for the Manhattan Project. The facility ceased production in August of 1945 and was placed on standby status after the end of the war. Various portions of the plant were leased out for commercial operations, and most of the original structures have been destroyed, although the government retains responsibility for more than 2,000 acres (8 km²) of the facility.
* As far as amenities though, Childersburg doesn't have much. No Walmart due to proximity to Sylacauga, but the town does boast a Nintendo World, believe it or not, along with a Piggly Wiggly, some fast food options, along with two or three hotels, dollar stores, local restaurants, and an AutoZone, but that's about it.
Category:Alabama Cities