The History of Cullman
Cullman, Alabama, was founded in 1873 by Col. John Gottfried Cullmann as a colony for German refugees. This page contains information on Cullman's history and German heritage.

Founder, Col. John G. Cullmann
Col. Cullmann came to America from Germany in 1866, settling briefly in Cincinnati, Ohio, before founding Cullman. Read about the life of Col. Cullmann, who is thought of today as one of the most versatile men ever to have lived in the state of Alabama!

Cullman City Government
The City of Cullman's government consists of a Mayor and a five-member City Council. On this page you will find information on our elected and appointed officials!

Cullman's Location, Population & Climate
The city of Cullman is the county seat of Cullman County. Cullman County is centrally located between Birmingham, the iron & coal center of the south, and Huntsville, home of the Space & Rocket Center and Redstone Arsenal. This page contains more information on our location, population, proximity to other cities, and climate.

Cullman's Current News & Weather
View current weather information and up-to-date news headlines.

Cullman Tourist Sites & Parks
Cullman is an area of unsurpassed beauty! Let this page be your guide to the many beautiful tourist attractions and parks in the City of Cullman and Cullman County. One of the sites described on this age is the world-famous Ave Maria Grotto, which is located on the grounds of Alabama's only Benedictine Abbey and features miniature replicas of famous churches, shrines and buildings from all over the world.

Education in Cullman
Cullman's public schools are ranked among the top in Alabama. We also have excellent private schools and a nearby college, Wallace State College, located in Hanceville, that is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Frankweiler, Germany - Cullman's Sister City
We know you will enjoy this page dedicated to our sister city, Frankweiler, Germany. Frankweiler was the hometown of our founder, Col. Cullmann. This page includes information on Frankweiler's geography and location, wine-making, natural resources, agriculture, and local legends and tales.