Bankhead
in DeKalb County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.560 and -85.553 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 33' 37" and W -85° 33' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:13 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:22 am and 4:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bankhead

Bankhead in DeKalb County (Alabama) is a city located in United States about 558 mi (or 898 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bankhead is now 08:13 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Bankhead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lovell Field in a distance of 38 mi (or 62 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Fort Payne, Summerville, LaFayette, Centre and Rome. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Crazy Funny Diving at Desoto Falls Mentone Alabama

Published: July 16, 2014
Length: 18:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EssentialSoap

Diving the Falls. its Crazy Scary and So Cool and Funny. Phillip McNutt at Desoto Falls in Mentone Alabama having a Cool Fathers Day.


Aerial of Desoto Falls - Little River Canyon - Mentone Alabama

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 37:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chigger Farms

The Falls was filmed using my DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter with a GoPro Hero4 Camera. Desoto Falls just outside Mentone, Alabama on the West Fork of Little River falls off exactly 104 feet to...


Small Town USA- Mentone

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 13:18 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Super Eight

This video is about Small Town USA- Mentone.


Desoto Falls 2014 Mentone Alabama Mark Medlen

Published: July 16, 2014
Length: 10:49 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: EssentialSoap

Check It Out!!! So Scary.... Mark Rappelling/Abseiling Desoto Falls in Mentone Al 2014. Live Action Video!


Essential Soap: My dad at the Mentone Farmers Market Telling about my Cedarwood and Tea Tree Soap

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 56:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EssentialSoap

I finally got my dad to use my soap a few months back but i did not know he was not washing his face and hair with it. he now has used one bar on his face and hair so i got him to tell how...


Update (At the Farmers Market) Test Video of Essential Depots Fragrance Oils in Homemade Lye Soap

Published: October 06, 2012
Length: 27:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EssentialSoap

At the Mentone Farmers Market today I ask some People how they liked the Fragrance Oil Soap I had made for Essential Depot Test Video's. BUY SOAP AND OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ME ...


DeSoto Falls Alabama

Published: January 02, 2013
Length: 15:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: nedmarc

DeSoto Falls near Mentone, Alabama on Lookout Mountain. The falls mark the beginning of the Little River Canyon. Above the falls is the small A.A. Miller Dam, which was implemented as an...


2011 Foals running in wooded pasture.wmv

Published: April 17, 2012
Length: 48:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RockyHollowRanchApp

See http://equinenow.com/466343 2011 Appaloosa foals for sale. Running in Wooded pasture at Rocky Hollow Ranch, Mentone, Alabama,


DeSoto Falls, Alabama, 5/3/2009

Published: May 25, 2009
Length: 53:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Jarrell

(Alabama) DeSoto Falls after days of heavy rains in the region.


DeSoto Falls Alabama, Kyler and Brad Huffines

Published: January 12, 2009
Length: 58:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lukeskywatcher831

At Desoto Falls, Alabama, near Mentone, flooding rains mean the most impressive flow I have seen at this location. A MUST see if you have never seen Alabama Waterfalls. Brad and Kyler Huffines...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mentone, Alabama

Mentone is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2009 census the population was 486. Mentone has the highest elevation of any incorporated town in Alabama, narrowly over Hytop. Mentone is home to many private summer camps, including Camp Desoto for girls, Camp Riverview for girls, Camp Laney for boys, Alpine Camp for boys, Camp Skyline Ranch for girls, Lookout Mountain Camp for boys, and others.

Located at 34.5722, -85.5803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in DeKalb County, Alabama, Towns in Alabama

DeSoto Falls (Alabama)

DeSoto Falls is a 104-foot waterfall located on the West Fork of the Little River near Mentone, Alabama. The falls have carved their own small canyon. They are named after Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.

Located at 34.55, -85.59 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of DeKalb County, Alabama, Waterfalls of Alabama

Camp DeSoto

Camp DeSoto is a Christian summer camp for female campers ages 8-16. It is located on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama. Activities include horse riding, archery, aerobics, canoeing, photography, etc. See Activities page. Camp Desoto holds two four-week sessions each summer, each at a cost of $3800. Girls at Desoto are assigned to tribes (Cherokee, Creek, or Chickasaw), which compete against one another in athletic, drama, and singing competitions.

Located at 34.5418, -85.5772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Summer camps in Alabama


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Nightingale, Bankhead