Anniston, AL

united states

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.