McClellan in Anniston, Alabama. This historic site is more than a former military base- it’s a thriving ecosystem of opportunity, strategically positioned to drive economic growth and create unparalleled value for developers, businesses, and the community alike.
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The Buckner Historic District
The homes in Buckner Historic District were built between 1930 and 1941 to house military officers and their families on base. Each home embodies the Spanish Colonial Revival design that was popular at the time, featuring terracotta roofing and stucco exteriors. Today, the Historic Buckner District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and follows strict preservation measures.
CANE CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
The homes in Buckner Historic District were built between 1930 and 1941 to house military officers and their families on base. Each home embodies the Spanish Colonial Revival design that was popular at the time, featuring terracotta roofing and stucco exteriors. Today, the Historic Buckner District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and follows strict preservation measures.
The Summerall Community
The Summerall Community spans LittleBrandt Dr, Millicent St, Belair Rd, Bray Rd, and Summerall Terrace. It features single-story homes proudly adorned with the American flag. During the Fort's operation, the homes were duplexes for the families of enlisted soldiers
McClellan Senior Living
McClellan Senior Living is a retirement community which offers both independent and assisted living to ensure your loved one's needs are met in a warm environment. Residents are guided by medical professionals through the activities of daily life. Call (256) 403-6808 for more information.
Casey Estates
Casey Estates is an apartment community for individuals over 62 years old. It features 49 units with a bedroom, living/dining room, full kitchen, and bathroom. Call (256) 820-3008 for more information.
Jacksonville state mcclellan center
JSU's McClellan Center, purchased in 2005 from the McClellan Joint Powers Authority, is an L-shaped building formerly named Building 3181 when associated with the former Ft. McClellan Army Base.
After an 8 million dollar renovation project in 2005, JSU McClellan currently serves as a facility housing JSU's Office of Continuing Education and Outreach, Department of Emergency Management, Inservice Education Center, Northeast Alabama Police Academy, Center for Applied Forensics, Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement, and Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects.
The building consists of offices, classrooms, meeting spaces and a 445-seat auditorium. The meeting spaces and auditorium are utilized by the community as well as JSU.
RECREATION
McClellan in Anniston, Alabama, is a vibrant destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. With miles of trails for hiking, biking, and running, serene fishing spots, and opportunities for camping and picnicking, it offers endless opportunities for exploration. Discover the area’s scenic beauty.
LAKE YAHOU PARK
The 8-acre freshwater lake and surrounding forested land, which have not been used recreationally since 1999, will now feature a peaceful half-mile walking trail, scenic 17-mile multi-use trail, rustic picnic area and bench seating by the lake.
Stocked with hundreds of large mouth bass, copperhead bluegills, and fathead minnows, Lake Yahou offers catch-and-release fishing with a $5.00 MDA fishing license. These can be purchased at the MDA office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Though swimming is not allowed, visitors can experience the lake in their own non-motorized boat, e.g., kayak, canoe, pedal boat, etc. Park visitors are also welcomed to bring their dogs, which must remain on a leash.
Lake Yahou Park has seasonal hours, which are 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM from April to September, and 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM from October to March.
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge is located in Calhoun County in northeastern Alabama. It is contiguous to the city of Anniston and lies approximately 65 miles east of Birmingham and 90 miles west of Atlanta. The 7,759 acre refuge was legislatively established on May 31, 2003 within the former military training base of Fort McClellan. On October 23, 2003, an additional 1,257 acres were contributed by the JPA for the current total of 9,016 acres.
MCCLELLAN TRAILS
The Alabama Cycling Association expects 2,000 - 3,000 visitors for the State Championships at McClellan.
The Cheaha Challange and Grand Fondo will bring in 2,500 visitors from over 30 states as well as over 7-10 countries, all of which will need accommodations.
Additionally there will be a new annual event, the Coldwater Crush Mountain bike race which anticipates 600 participants in its 2025 inaugural race, with growth projection estimated of 20% annually over the next 5 years.
The McClellan Bike Trail features the first National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) specific built trail in the State of Alabama. The inaugural Melee at McClellan race took place in March of 2020 with 2000 attendees and 600 of those racers. Phase I of the trails are ideal for those new to mountain bike riding, with smooth climbs and fast smooth descents, while Phase II provides the next level full of fast descents, rugged terrain and climbs to beautiful views. The McClellan Mountain Bike Trails provide great options to meet the experience each rider seeks!
Cane Creek Golf Course & Grill
Enjoy 18 challenging holes and 27 strategically placed bunkers on this public creekside golf course at McClellan. The course measures 7,049 yards from the back tees and 5,186 yards from the forward tees. Patrons can take advantage of the onsite Golf Shop for golf equipment and apparel.
Camp McClellan Horse Trails
The Camp McClellan Horse Trails are comprised of 900+ acres transferred by the MDA to the Calhoun County Commission with the building and maintaining of the trails being conducted by the McClellan Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America, Alabama. The trails are open for horseback riders and primitive camping for horse riders. The trails are open Monday – Sunday with $5.00 per trailer day ride fee. No fee for BCHA McClellan Chapter Members. Click here for a map of the horse trails.
Training on mcclellan: Economic impact
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) delivers advanced, all-hazards training to approximately 50,000 emergency responders annually. Participants include personnel from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as the federal government, foreign governments, and private organizations. The training covers preparedness, protection, and response.
Since its establishment in 1998, the CDP has trained over 1.3 million responders from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and several foreign countries. Responders represent 17 disciplines, including Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Hazardous Materials, and many others.
The CDP Experience
The CDP provides training most responders cannot get at their home agencies.
At its Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF), the CDP offers the only program in the nation featuring civilian training exercises which use toxic chemical agents and biological materials (i.e. Sarin, VX, anthrax and ricin). The advanced hands-on training enables responders to respond effectively to real-world incidents involving chemical, biological, explosive, radiological, and other hazardous materials.
Training at the CDP’s Advanced Responder Training Complex (ARTC) prepares responders to deal with a wide range of man-made and natural hazards in settings commonplace in communities across the nation. Among other things, the ARTC has an industrial park, a mock subway station, and a simulated street scene with offices, businesses and warehouses.
The Noble Training Facility at the CDP is the only hospital facility in the United States dedicated solely to training hospital and healthcare professionals in disaster preparedness and response. The facility includes classrooms, exercise and simulation areas, an emergency operations center, emergency department, clinical ward, and an isolation ward for ‘patients’ with highly infectious diseases.
Further, the CDP offers the exclusive opportunity to combine state, local, tribal and territorial responders with those from other departments and agencies to train jointly.
The Alabama National Guard: Fort McClellan Training Center
The Alabama National Guard Fort McClellan Training Center is a Level III installation that provides training to over 70,000 Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, and civilian personnel from across the United States each year.
Pelham Range, part of the Fort McClellan Training Center, supports nearly 40,000 trainees annually.
Additionally, the Training Center hosts approximately 15 major conferences annually, equipping senior leaders with the readiness capabilities needed to excel in their roles.
A $40 million project is scheduled and will take The Fort McClellan Training Center one step closer to becoming a Level II training facility generating superior growth in the coming years.
Steven Morris of the Alabama National Guard Adjunct General's office told the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Forum that there is a $523 million project in the next National Defense Authorization Act that would benefit the Alabama National Guard and the Fort McClellan Training Center as well as the local economy.
The Alabama Fire College: Anniston Regional Training Center
Anniston Regional Training Center is part of the Alabama Fire College Regional Training network supporting region 4, which is Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Randolph and Talladega Counties. It is the goal of the Alabama Fire College to extend training opportuniFY 2024
- 60 one-week certification classes
- 1 six-week recruitment school
- 2 ten-week recruitment schools
- 3-4-day State Code Officials conference at our facility beginning in 2024
Skills USA Firefighter competition for high school fire science students will start being at our facility. Over 100 high school students from across the State of Alabama will compete in a two-day competition, plus their teachers and some family members will attend.
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The Professional Firefighters of Alabama (PFFA) will host their annual 4-day conference at our facility. Somewhere around 200 firefighters from across the State could be in Anniston.
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We will host a 1-day professional development leadership class open to 150 people per day from all across the State. The same class will be offered 3-consecutive days, for a total of 450 people 2024 will be the year to see the full potential of our training facility
Jeff Waldrep
Fire Chief
Anniston Fire Department
Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy
The Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) offers three (3) basic training courses per year. Each Basic Course covers 560 hours of training over fourteen(14) weeks. During this time, students are provided with the entry level knowledge and skill needed to begin their careers in law enforcement. This is a mandatory residency course and students are required to reside at the LEA housing facility during the training week.
In teaching the Basic Course, the LEA follows the 560 Hour Basic Training Curriculum prescribed by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
Basic Course costs will be invoiced to the student's agency. These costs include lodging, meals, uniforms, all manuals and materials needed to complete the training (except ammunition). Ammunition can be purchased from the LEA at an additional cost or departments can provide their own ammo.
Entry Level Requirements
Students must be sworn and employed by a law enforcement agency to attend a basic course at any academy in the state. In Alabama, APOSTC Rules & Regulations do not allow a non-sworn individual to attend an academy.
Agencies must complete all application paperwork with APOSTC. Applications should arrive at APOSTC three (3) weeks prior to session start date.
Physical Ability/Agility Exam. During the first week of attendance in the academy, you will be required to meet the following standards:
- Complete the APOSTC specified physical agility course within 90 seconds.
- Do 22 push-ups in one minute (to APOSTC specifications).
- Do 25 sit-ups in one minute (to APOSTC specifications).
- Run 1.5 miles within 15 minutes and 28 seconds.
Landmarks and attractions
FORT MCCLELLAN MILITARY CEMETARY
GERMAN ITALIAN MEMORIAL CEMETERY
MONTEITH AMPHITHEATER
ANNISTON SENIOR THERAPUEDIC RECREATION CENTER
CANE CREEK COMMUNITY GARDENS