Vandiver, Alabama facts for kids
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Vandiver, Alabama
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Location of Vandiver in Shelby County, Alabama.
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 Vandiver, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Vandiver, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.85 sq mi (54.01 km2) |
| • Land | 20.31 sq mi (52.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,084 |
| • Density | 53.37/sq mi (20.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 128408 |
Vandiver is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 1168 as of the 2010 census. One structure in Vandiver, the Falkner School, is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
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Geography
The community is in the northeastern part of Shelby County. Alabama State Route 25 runs through the community, leading southeast 10 mi (16 km) to Vincent and north 10 mi (16 km) on an winding and mountainous route to the city of Leeds.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 1,084 | — | |
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Notable people
- Wes Helms, former Major League Baseball player
- David McCluskey, professional boxer who fought future world champions Mike McCallum, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins, Julio César Vásquez, and Glen Johnson.
- Fred Whitfield, professional baseball player, was born in Vandiver.
See also
In Spanish: Vandiver (Alabama) para niños
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