Saginaw, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saginaw
Unincorporated community
Post Office in Saginaw
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Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Shelby
Elevation	545 ft (166 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	35137
GNIS feature ID	126076

Saginaw is a small, friendly community located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

Saginaw is found about 2.5 miles north of Calera. It's also southeast of Alabaster. You can find it right off Interstate 65, where State Route 70 and U.S. Route 31 meet. The community uses the zip code 35137. Saginaw is also part of the larger Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area.

What Makes Saginaw Special?

Saginaw is home to some important businesses. These companies play a big role in providing materials for many different projects.

Saginaw Pipe Company

One of the main businesses here is the Saginaw Pipe Company, Inc. This company is a major supplier of steel products. They provide things like steel pipes, strong beams, tubing, and metal plates. These materials are used in construction and many other industries.

Dravo Lime Company

Another important business in Saginaw is the Dravo Lime Company. This company operates a quarry, which is a place where they dig out rock and minerals. The Dravo Lime Company quarry has been recognized for its excellent safety record.

• In both 1997 and 1999, the company received honors for their outstanding safety.
• These awards came from the annual Sentinels of Safety program.
• This program is supported by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Mining Association (NMA).
• It celebrates companies that work hard to keep their employees safe.