Vestavia Hills Alabama Vestavia Hills is named for the 20-acre (8.1 ha) estate of former Birmingham mayor George B. Ward. It was situated on the crest of Shades Mountain in what is now the northern edge of the city. The development of Vestavia Hills as a residential suburb began in …
Oak Mountain State Park Alabama State Park Pelham AL Shelby County Alabama Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama‘s largest state park at 9,940 acres (4,020 ha).[2] The park makes up the northeast quadrant of the city of Pelham and is 18 miles south (via I-65) of Birmingham, the state’s largest city. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, golf, swimming, camping, fishing, and horseback …
Pelham Alabama Shelby County Alabama Pelham is a city and suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 14,369, but has grown to 21,352 recorded by the 2010 census. It was named for famed Confederate American Civil War officer John Pelham. Pelham is located at 33°18′16″N 86°47′5″W (33.304581, -86.784620).[2] According to the U.S. Census …
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Calera AL Shelby County Alabama The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (initialised HOD, reporting mark HODX) is the official state railroad museum of Alabama. Dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment, the museum is located at 1919 Ninth Street, Calera, Alabama, on I-65 approximately 30 miles (48 km) south …
Aldrich Coal Mine Museum Montevallo AL Shelby County Alabama The Aldrich Coal Mine Museum is a historical museum located in Montevallo, Alabama. Aldrich was once a coal mining town, but is now a part of Montevallo. The museum contains historical photographs, artifacts, and displays from Aldrich’s coal mine, churches, school, prison, stores, and post office. The …
Montevallo Alabama Shelby County Alabama Montevallo is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. A college town, it is the home of the University of Montevallo, a public liberal arts university with around 3000 students. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city of Montevallo is 4,825. …
