Adger, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Adger, Alabama
|
|
|---|---|
 Adger, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Adger, Alabama
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| ZIP code |
35006
|
| GNIS feature ID | 1921723 |
Adger is a small community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It's not officially a city or town, but a "crossroads community." You can find Adger southwest of Birmingham.
In Adger, you'll find a post office and a couple of convenience stores. There are also several churches. People in Adger work in different local businesses. These include construction, roofing, and plumbing. Some also operate heavy equipment. There's even a business that makes soap from goat's milk!
The community has a volunteer fire department. This team helps keep everyone safe. There's also a Neighborhood Watch office. This office helps Jefferson County sheriff's deputies. They use it as a base when they patrol the area. The Jefferson County Commission helps run things in Adger.
Contents
Adger's Past: A Mining Story
Adger is named after Andrew M. Adger. He was from Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Adger moved to Bessemer, Alabama. He invested in the Bessemer Land & Improvement Company. He also helped run the Debardeleben Coal & Iron Company.
Adger started as a rural community in the late 1880s. This was when the Debardeleben company developed mines. These mines were called Adger, Johns, and Belle Sumter. They were in the Blue Creek Coal Basin. The mines were busiest in the early 1900s. The Black Diamond Mine also operated nearby. Its main buildings were close to the Old Blue Creek Baptist Church.
After the mines closed, Adger's population changed. It saw times of growth and decline. As of 2013, the old mine sites are being strip mined. This is done by Drummond Company's Twin Pines Mining Company. Only a few old concrete foundations remain from the original mines.
Where is Adger?
Adger is about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Interstates 20/59. These highways merge in northeast Jefferson County. They then go through Jefferson County and into Tuscaloosa County.
Adger was once home to Oak Grove High School. This school was on Lock 17 Road. A very strong tornado hit the school on April 8, 1998.
The area around Adger covers about 131 square miles (339 square kilometers). About 23 people live in each square mile. The zip code for Adger is 35006.
Adger's Weather
Adger has hot and humid summers. Its winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa."
| Climate data for Adger, Alabama | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12 (53) |
14 (58) |
19 (66) |
24 (75) |
28 (82) |
32 (89) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
30 (86) |
24 (76) |
19 (66) |
13 (56) |
23 (74) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
1 (33) |
4 (40) |
9 (48) |
14 (57) |
18 (65) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
17 (62) |
10 (50) |
4 (40) |
1 (33) |
10 (50) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 150 (5.9) |
130 (5.2) |
160 (6.3) |
130 (5) |
120 (4.7) |
110 (4.5) |
130 (5.3) |
99 (3.9) |
110 (4.2) |
91 (3.6) |
120 (4.7) |
130 (5.1) |
1,480 (58.4) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
What Adger's Economy is Like
Adger is in an area rich in iron ore and coal. Coal is still mined here today. Both underground and strip mining methods are used. Nearby cities also produce steel. Some local mines include Jim Walter #3, Oak Grove Mine, and Shannon Mine.
Adger's Population
Adger has never been counted separately in the U.S. Census. This is because it's an unincorporated community. However, the area with the zip code 35006 had about 3,109 people in 2000. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 3,121 people.
Getting Around Adger
Several trucking companies are based in the Adger area. The whole county has access to trains and air travel. Bessemer Airport is just south of Adger. Birmingham International Airport is about 30 miles (48 km) northeast. It's located along I-20/59.
Schools Near Adger
There are no public schools directly in Adger. The Oak Grove Schools were about ten miles north. A strong tornado damaged them on April 8, 1998. They reopened as separate buildings two years later.
Adger is close to several private schools. It's also about 45 minutes from universities. These include UAB in downtown Birmingham. The University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa.
News and Entertainment
Adger gets many TV and radio stations. These stations are located in and around Birmingham and Bessemer. Local newspapers include the Birmingham News, The Western Star, and The Western Tribune.
Churches in Adger
Adger is home to several churches. These include Adger Baptist and Adger Church of God. There are also Adger Holiness and Bible Comes to Life churches. Many of these buildings are new or have been updated. Several churches hold a Community Revival together each year.
Fun Places Near Adger
Adger is about 6 miles (10 km) from WaterMark Outlet Mall. It's also near Alabama Adventure. This park used to be called VisionLand. It has rides, shops, and a water park.
A new shopping center is about 10 miles (16 km) from Adger. It's located along I-459 between Bessemer and McCalla. This center will have a movie theater and many popular stores.
The Bessemer Civic Center is also nearby. It hosts concerts and home shows. It's about 7 miles (11 km) from the center of Adger.
See also
In Spanish: Adger (Alabama) para niños
