North Birmingham facts for kids

North Birmingham is a community located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It's like a big neighborhood made up of smaller ones! Today, North Birmingham includes six smaller areas: Acipco-Finley, Collegeville, Fairmont, Harriman Park, Hooper City, and North Birmingham itself.

Exploring North Birmingham's Location

North Birmingham is found just north of Downtown Birmingham. Imagine it as a puzzle piece fitting into the larger city!

What are North Birmingham's Borders?

This community has clear boundaries that help define it.

• To the south, you'll find Village Creek.
• The Louisville and Nashville Railroad tracks mark its eastern edge.
• To the west, it borders an area called Pratt.
• The northern side reaches the official city line.

A Look at North Birmingham's History

North Birmingham has an interesting past, showing how towns can grow and change over time.

When Was North Birmingham Formed?

North Birmingham was first officially recognized as its own city in 1902. This means it had its own local government and rules.

Becoming Part of Birmingham

Just eight years later, in 1910, North Birmingham joined the larger City of Birmingham. This process is called annexation. When a city annexes another area, that area becomes a part of the bigger city.

Discovering North Birmingham's Neighborhoods

Within the North Birmingham community, there are several distinct neighborhoods. Each one adds to the unique character of the area.

The Six Main Neighborhoods

The community of North Birmingham is divided into these six smaller areas:

• Acipco-Finley
• Collegeville
• Fairmont
• Harriman Park
• Hooper City
• North Birmingham (which is also the name of one of the neighborhoods!)