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Alabaster, Alabama

Alabaster is a city and southern suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States.
Population 33,284

Top Events in Alabaster History

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1952Architecture
The First Bank of Alabaster opened in 1952, and its president was George L.
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1953Government
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.
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1955History
In 1955, the Alabaster Water and Gas Board was formed.
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1960History
== Demographics == === City of Alabaster (1960-) === Alabaster first appeared on the 1960 U.S.
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1980History
== Alabaster-Helena Census Division (1980-) == The Alabaster-Helena Census Division was created in 1980 through the merger of the former Helena Division and Siluria Divisions.
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2010History
=== 2010 Census data === As of the census of 2010, there were 30,352 people, 11,016 households, and 6,482 families residing in the city [9].
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2013Education
=== City Council === == Schools == On July 1, 2013, the Alabaster City Schools System officially separated from the Shelby County Schools system, and now operates the public s...
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2015Infrastructure
In 2015, the city announced that it was considering options to expand the area commonly known as the "Main Street Medical Mile" along Highway 31.
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2017Architecture
Additionally, it was announced in 2017 that a 350,000 square feet retail complex would be built at the corner of Highway 31 and Interstate 65.
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2019Architecture
The new complex, currently named District 31, was slated to open in 2019, however as of 2020, the complex remained under construction.

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Historical Timeline

1952Architecture
The First Bank of Alabaster opened in 1952, and its president was George L.
1953Government
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.
1955History
In 1955, the Alabaster Water and Gas Board was formed.
1960History
== Demographics == === City of Alabaster (1960-) === Alabaster first appeared on the 1960 U.S.
1980History
== Alabaster-Helena Census Division (1980-) == The Alabaster-Helena Census Division was created in 1980 through the merger of the former Helena Division and Siluria Divisions.
2010History
=== 2010 Census data === As of the census of 2010, there were 30,352 people, 11,016 households, and 6,482 families residing in the city [9].
2013Education
=== City Council === == Schools == On July 1, 2013, the Alabaster City Schools System officially separated from the Shelby County Schools system, and now operates the public s...
2015Infrastructure
In 2015, the city announced that it was considering options to expand the area commonly known as the "Main Street Medical Mile" along Highway 31.
2017Architecture
Additionally, it was announced in 2017 that a 350,000 square feet retail complex would be built at the corner of Highway 31 and Interstate 65.
2019Architecture
The new complex, currently named District 31, was slated to open in 2019, however as of 2020, the complex remained under construction.
2020History
=== 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 33,284 people, 11,568 households, and 8,667 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Alabaster is located in the state of Alabama.
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Alabaster has a population of 33,284 residents.
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At the 2020 census, the population was 33,284.

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