Pinson Alabama

Pinson is a city in the central part of the state, in Jefferson County near Birmingham, Alabama, northwest of Center Point. It incorporated in March 2004. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,163. Pinson is located in an area of SW – NE parallel ridges, with occasional rock outcrops, especially toward the east-facing ridge crests. Pinson is home to the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve and the Alabama Butterbean Festival.

Pinson is home to one of Alabama’s oldest caves, dating back to the Hamilton Period; three endangered species of fish, including the Watercress Darter, Rush Darter, and the Vermilion Darter, which is only found in Pinson’s Turkey Creek; and four historical cemeteries pre-dating the Civil War:

• Red Hill Cemetery
• Cole-Johnson
• Marvin’s Chapel
• Baird-Tatum 

Pinson Alabama Facilites

Pinson Bicentennial Park

Pinson Alabama Map Directions

Pinson Alabama Zip Code

35216

Pinson Alabama History

Pinson was first settled in the very early nineteenth century, purportedly by some of Gen. Andrew Jackson’s men. The town initially was named Hagood’s Crossroads, after a family of early settlers. The Mount Pinson Ironworks supplied horseshoes to the Confederacy until it was destroyed by Union troops under the command of General John T. Croxton.

Pinson Alabama Events

Pinson holds its Butterbean Festival annually; it features live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, and butterbeans.

Pinson Alabama Historical Places

Pinson Alabama Attractions

The Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, which houses the remains of the Mount Pinson Ironworks, is located just minutes from Pinson.

Pinson Alabama Links

City of Pinson

 

 

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