| Alabaster, Alabama | |
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| Coordinates: 33°13′52″N 86°49′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marty Handlon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.6 sq mi (53.1 km2) |
| • Land | 20.5 sq mi (53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 30,352 |
| • Density | 1,098/sq mi (426/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 35007, 35114 |
| Area code(s) | 205 |
| FIPS code | 01-00820 |
| Website | http://www.cityofalabaster.com |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.6 square miles (53 km2), of which, 20.5 square miles (53 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.24%) is water.
History
George L. Scott, Sr., an Alabaster pioneer, owned and operated Alabaster Lime Co. His shipping point, named for him, was known as “Scott Rock”. Later, housing was built to accommodate some of the employees, and the community acquired its name Alabaster from the "white calcium carbonate mineral". The First Bank of Alabaster opened in 1952, and its president was George L. Scott, Jr., who later became the first mayor of Alabaster. The first attempt in 1952 to incorporate Alabaster failed. In January 1953, the petition was again filed, and on February 23, 1953, Alabaster was officially incorporated with a favorable vote of 79 to 23, and 427 residing inhabitants. Other Alabaster pioneers were Kenton B. Nickerson and William J. Maxwell. In 1955, the Alabaster Water and Gas Board was formed.Government
The government consists of mayor who is elected at large and a seven member city council. One member is elected from each of the seven wards.Schools
On July 1, 2013, the Alabaster City Schools System officially separated from the Shelby County Schools system, and will operate the public schools in the city. Private school K-12 education is also available.- Creek View Elementary School
- Meadow View Elementary School
- Thompson Intermediate School
- Thompson Sixth Grade Center
- Thompson Middle School
- Thompson High School
- Kingwood Christian School
- Evangel Christian School
Points of interest
Notable people
- In 1966, Nathan Johnson was shot by James Bonard Fowler at the Alabaster Police Department.
Gallery
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Alabaster City Hall
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