Living in Cropwell, AL: Location, History & Nearby Pell City
A small St. Clair County community just south of Pell City.
Cropwell is a small unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Alabama, about 2.5 miles south-southwest of downtown Pell City. Its ZIP code is 35054, and it was originally called Coosa or Coosa Valley until 1837.
Where Cropwell Is
Cropwell is in St. Clair County, about 2.5 miles south-southwest of downtown Pell City. Wikipedia describes it as a small town and an unincorporated community, and also as a neighborhood of Pell City. Its ZIP code is 35054.
History
The community was originally called Coosa or Coosa Valley until 1837. A post office named Coosa operated in 1833 and 1834, and a post office named Cropwell was established in 1837.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cropwell, Alabama?
Cropwell is in St. Clair County, about 2.5 miles south-southwest of downtown Pell City.
Is Cropwell a city?
Wikipedia describes Cropwell as a small town and an unincorporated community, and also as a neighborhood of Pell City.
What is Cropwell's ZIP code?
Cropwell's ZIP code is 35054.
What was Cropwell originally called?
The community was originally called Coosa or Coosa Valley until 1837. A post office named Coosa operated in 1833 and 1834, and a post office named Cropwell was established in 1837.
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Source: Facts in this guide come from the Wikipedia article “Cropwell, Alabama” (retrieved October 2026). For schools, local services and current details, check with St. Clair County and the City of Pell City.
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