On the Coosa River with caves and a covered bridge
Steel buildings for Childersburg, the river town with a cave and a mill
Childersburg lies along the Coosa River in Talladega County, with a long history and an unusual cave. RBC Buildings serves the area from our Blountsville office.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Childersburg.
A very old settlement on the Coosa
Childersburg was incorporated in 1889 and claims to be the oldest occupied settlement in America, a claim tied to Hernando de Soto's visit in the fall of 1540. Majestic Caverns, formerly DeSoto Caverns, is here, with a main room just over ten stories high.[2,3]
In World War II the nearby Alabama Army Ammunition Plant operated from 1941 to 1945 and drew over 14,000 workers. Industrial and river properties like these often use steel for shops, storage and light commercial work.[2]
Childersburg facts
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Childersburg counted 4,754 residents in the 2020 Census, down 8.1 percent from 2010.[2]
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The city covers 12.58 square miles along the Coosa River.[2]
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Kymulga Mill and Covered Bridge Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[2]
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The plant also secretly made heavy water for the Manhattan Project.[2]
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Talladega County covers 760 square miles and includes part of Talladega National Forest.[4]
Questions from Childersburg owners
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Is a steel building suited to property near the river?
Steel is used on many kinds of lots, but flood and drainage conditions vary. Check the lot with the county office and talk it through with a builder.[2]
Can a cave attraction town use steel for visitor buildings?
Commercial steel buildings can serve as shops, gift stores and storage. What works depends on your use and local approvals.[3]
What can metal roofing do for an older mill style building?
Metal roofing and siding can renew an older structure in many colors. The condition of the frame comes first.[2]
Do you build barndominiums for rural Talladega County lots?
Barndominiums are one of the residential steel building types RBC offers. Discuss your lot, utilities and plans by phone.[4]
Talk with RBC about Childersburg
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a shop, barn or roof in Childersburg. We will answer plainly and not make promises.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.