Etowah County railroad city
Commercial and shop buildings for Attalla's rail and highway corridors
Attalla is a small city in Etowah County with deep railroad roots and easy access to Interstate 59 and U.S. 11.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Attalla.
A rail town with an early power plant
Attalla was founded in 1870 on land donated by W.C. Hammond and incorporated on February 5, 1872. It was named Attalla in 1893 from a Cherokee word, otali, meaning mountain. Rail lines connected the town to other markets, and its prosperity dipped when railroads went bankrupt.[2]
In 1887, Attalla hosted the first hydroelectric dam built to provide electricity for a city. The 2020 Census counted 5,827 residents, and Interstate 59 runs along the eastern edge with exits at 181 and 183. For businesses and property owners, shops, storage and commercial buildings are common needs.[2]
Attalla facts
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The 2020 Census counted 5,827 residents in Attalla.[2]
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Attalla was founded in 1870 and incorporated on February 5, 1872, and took its current name in 1893.[2]
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Attalla hosted the first hydroelectric dam built to provide electricity for a city, in 1887.[2]
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The Attalla post office was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1983.[2]
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Etowah County is the smallest county by area in Alabama at 549 square miles.[3]
Attalla questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
What kind of commercial building fits a lot near I-59?
It depends on your business, whether a shop, warehouse or showroom. RBC designs and builds commercial steel buildings, with workmanship warranties on commercial turnkey construction.[2]
Can a steel building be built next to older brick downtown?
Steel can be combined with different siding and trim, and colors can be tested with the color visualizer. Check with the city about what applies to your site.[2]
I have a house in town. Is a detached shop practical?
Many homeowners add a detached shop or garage for tools and projects. A pole barn can be scaled to your budget. It depends on your lot.[2]
Is a metal roof an option for an older house?
Metal roofing and siding are used on older homes and businesses alike. RBC keeps price lists for sheathing and trim, and prices are subject to change.[2]
Talk about an Attalla building
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a shop, commercial building or roof in Attalla. We will go over options with no promises.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.