At the foot of the mountains
Steel buildings for Piedmont and the Terrapin Creek foothills
Piedmont is a small city in the foothills of the Appalachians, with mountain and creek country close by. Its name means foot of the mountains.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Piedmont.
A mill town in the foothills
Piedmont had 4,787 residents in the 2020 Census and covers parts of Calhoun and Cherokee counties. It started in the early 1840s at a crossroads of post roads and was first named Cross Plains. It was renamed Piedmont in 1888.[2]
The Standard Coosa-Thatcher Cotton Mill operated from 1892 to 1995 and was the town's main employer. Mill towns often have older industrial buildings and sites, and some owners look at steel buildings for storage or new commercial use.[2]
Outside the center, the foothills, Terrapin Creek and Talladega National Forest bring outdoor land use. A shed, shop or barn is a common building for people who live there.[2]
Piedmont facts
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Duggar Mountain, at 2,140 feet, is described as Alabama's second highest peak.[2]
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Terrapin Creek is popular for kayaking and canoeing.[2]
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The Chief Ladiga Trail and the Silver Comet Trail together form a paved path of nearly 100 miles from Anniston to Atlanta.[2]
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The Southern Railroad Depot Museum is housed in a structure from 1867.[2]
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Weiss Lake is about 14 miles north and is known as the Crappie Capital.[2]
Piedmont questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Would a pole barn suit a hillside lot near Piedmont?
Many foothill properties are sloped, which can affect site work. Talk to us about the design and ask the county about your parcel.[2]
Can I store kayaks and a trailer in a metal building?
A steel building can cover outdoor gear and trailers. Tell us what you have to store and we can talk about size and doors.[2]
I own an older commercial building in a mill town. Is reroofing in metal possible?
Metal roofing and siding can be used on many existing buildings. Have the roof structure checked and then we can talk about options.[2]
Is a barndominium a good fit near the national forest?
Some people like the open space of a barndominium on wooded land. The right choice depends on your parcel and local requirements.[2]
Building ideas near Piedmont
Piedmont plans start with a call
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a building near Piedmont. We will listen and answer your questions.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.