Jefferson County, AL
History
Jefferson County was established on December 13, 1819 by the Alabama Legislature. It was named in honor of former President Thomas Jefferson. The county is located in the north-central portion of the state, on the southernmost edge of the Appalachian Mountains. It is in the center of the)) (former) iron, coal, and limestone mining belt of the Southern United States.Early county seats were established first at Carrollsville)) (1819 – 21), then Elyton)) (1821 – 73).
Founded around 1871, Birmingham was named for the industrial English city of the same name in Warwickshire. That city had long been a center of iron and steel production in Great Britain. Birmingham was formed by the merger of three towns, including Elyton. It has continued to grow by annexing neighboring towns and villages, including North Birmingham.
Source: Wikipedia
Modern Day Adjacent Counties
Tuscaloosa County (west)Bibb County (southwest)
Shelby County (south)
Walker County (north)
Blount County (north)
St. Clair County (northeast)