The city of Fairfield, Alabama was founded in 1910. It was originally planned as a new city to house workers from the local steelworks. The city is known for its steel industry, although in recent years the workforce has become smaller, some plants remain and can be viewed as you walk through the city. Fairfield’s …
Named after the Kansa Native American tribe, the state of Kansas is located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The state was discovered by Spanish explorers in 1541 and purchased by the U.S. in 1803 under the Louisiana Purchase. Officially dubbed as the “Sunflower State,” Kansas was awarded statehood in 1861. …
Named after the Mississippi River, the state of Mississippi lies on the southern end of the United States of America and has the Gulf of Mexico to its south while the namesake river covers the state’s western border. Regarded as the most religious state in the U.S., Mississippi is not only home to Norris Bookbinding …
Irondale is a city and suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, and is known as the inspiration for the book and 1991 film “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café”. The city was named Irondale in 1887 after the Irondale Furnace, the first furnace to resume operation following the Civil War. Today, the city’s rich heritage …
Leeds is a charming city located in the eastern suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1877, it was a place for workers of a nearby manufacturing plant to live following the Civil War. Its fertile land, rich minerals and coal attracted many new settlers to the area, and its proximity to the Little Cahaba River, …
Moody is one of the fastest growing cities in Alabama. Located 22 miles northeast of Birmingham, it was incorporated in 1962 and is a relatively modern city in St. Clair County. It sits between Leeds and Odenville, offering easy access to world-class motorsports museums, lakeside parks, outlet shopping malls and the popular Alabama wine trail. Whether …
The city of Atmore, Alabama is located 54 miles northeast of Mobile, Alabama and around 50 miles north of Pensacola, Florida. The city was named by Mr. Carney, a sawmill owner in the town. He named it Atmore after his close friend C.P. Atmore, passenger agent for the railroad who had never visited the city. …
The city of Chelsea, Alabama is situated in a scenic area of Shelby County between Birmingham and Talladega National Forest. Since its incorporation in 1996, it has become one of Alabama’s fastest growing cities, and popular with families seeking a tranquil, friendly location in which to live. There is much to see and do in …
Located in the northern part of the USA, North Dakota is in the area known as the Great Plains. The state shares borders with Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, and Canada’s Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A large state, North Dakota is in both the top five most sparsely populated states and the top five least populous states. …
The city of Pleasant Grove, Alabama is also nicknamed by locals as “The Good Neighbour City” for its friendly atmosphere. It lies around 10 miles west of Birmingham in the suburbs of the city. Pleasant Grove was founded in 1889 and has a rich history to discover. With parks, golf courses, museums and indoor events …