Inverness, Shelby County, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Inverness, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Inverness, Shelby County, Alabama Location in Alabama Show map of Alabama Inverness, Shelby County, Alabama Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Shelby
Elevation	492 ft (150 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	205, 659
GNIS feature ID	146473

Inverness is a cool neighborhood located in Hoover, which is a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States. It got its name from a city called Inverness in Scotland.

Inverness is a busy place with lots to see and do. It's also home to some beautiful natural spots.

What is Inverness Like?

Inverness is a lively part of Hoover, Alabama. It's very close to downtown Birmingham, a major city. This makes it a great spot for people who want to live near city life.

Getting Around Inverness

A big road called U.S. Route 280 goes right through Inverness. This road is super important for the area. You'll find many restaurants and shopping centers along Route 280. It also has a major intersection with Valleydale Road, which is also known as County Road 17.

Nature and Fun Spots

Inverness has some lovely natural features. The Cahaba River flows nearby, offering scenic views. There's also a pretty place called Lake Heather. If you like golf, you might enjoy the Inverness Country Club.

How Inverness Grew

Inverness used to be a special kind of area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defined for counting people. It wasn't officially a city or town back then.

Becoming Part of Hoover

For the 1990 U.S. Census, Inverness was counted as a CDP within Shelby County. But soon after that, Inverness became an official part of the city of Hoover. Most of Inverness is now inside Hoover's city limits. However, a few small parts are still in the unincorporated areas of Shelby County.

A Bit of History: The 1994 Tornado

On March 27, 1994, a powerful tornado hit the Inverness area. This tornado was an F2, which means it was quite strong. It caused damage to business buildings in Inverness. Other nearby towns like Pelham, Helena, and Indian Springs were also affected by this storm.