Founded in 1871 by the Elyton Land Company, Birmingham in Jefferson County was initially known for being rich in iron ore, coal, and limestone, the main minerals used to make steel. Aside from playing a huge role in steel production, Birmingham is also known for playing an instrumental part in

Hoover, Alabama, shared by Shelby and Jefferson counties, is the sixth-biggest city in the state and the largest suburb. Known as the Green Valley neighborhood since the 1930s, this suburban region at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains was primarily a residential community until the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Bessemer in Alabama has generated headlines for years for its historic attractions and famous landscapes. This city was founded in 1887 by the Bessemer Land and Improvement Company, owned by coal billionaire Henry F. DeBardeleben. Sir Henry Bessemer, a British engineer and inventor, is credited with developing the first effective