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Trussville, Alabama

Trussville is a city in Jefferson and St.
Population 26,123

Top Events in Trussville History

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1821Military
== History == === Early settlement === The first European settler to establish residence in the area was Warren Truss, who entered the area with his brothers and constructed a...
2
1886Education
By 1886 a blast furnace was built on what is now the site of the new Cahaba Elementary School.
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1890Government
Trussville was listed as an incorporated community on the 1890 and 1900 U.S.
4
1900Government
At some point after 1900 until its reincorporation in 1947, it did not appear on census records.
5
1936Architecture
The design was approved in 1936 and constructed over the following two years.
6
1947Government
=== Incorporation and growth === On June 10, 1947, Trussville was incorporated as a town, and on May 31, 1957, the town officially became a city.
7
1980History
In the 30-year period between 1980 and 2010, the city grew by over 500%.
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2000History
In 2000, a financial crisis forced the county to reduce funding for teachers, and when the city of Trussville was not allowed to offset these reductions with its own funds, it b...
9
2004Education
In 2004, the city council passed a resolution that created the Trussville Board of Education, and in 2005, Trussville City Schools officially separated from the Jefferson County...
10
2005Education
Trussville schools were part of the Jefferson County School System until 2005.

Historical Timeline

1821Military
== History == === Early settlement === The first European settler to establish residence in the area was Warren Truss, who entered the area with his brothers and constructed a...
1886Education
By 1886 a blast furnace was built on what is now the site of the new Cahaba Elementary School.
1890Government
Trussville was listed as an incorporated community on the 1890 and 1900 U.S.
1900Government
At some point after 1900 until its reincorporation in 1947, it did not appear on census records.
1936Architecture
The design was approved in 1936 and constructed over the following two years.
1947Government
=== Incorporation and growth === On June 10, 1947, Trussville was incorporated as a town, and on May 31, 1957, the town officially became a city.
1980History
In the 30-year period between 1980 and 2010, the city grew by over 500%.
2000History
In 2000, a financial crisis forced the county to reduce funding for teachers, and when the city of Trussville was not allowed to offset these reductions with its own funds, it b...
2004Education
In 2004, the city council passed a resolution that created the Trussville Board of Education, and in 2005, Trussville City Schools officially separated from the Jefferson County...
2005Education
Trussville schools were part of the Jefferson County School System until 2005.
2006History
The Cahaba Project was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,123 people, 7,562 households, and 6,094 families residing in the city.
2023Government
As of 2023, Trussville's mayor is Buddy Choat.

Did You Know?

1
Trussville is located in the state of Alabama.
2
Trussville has a population of 26,123 residents.
3
Clair counties in the State of Alabama.

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Famous People from Trussville, Alabama

JB
Jay Barker
Gridiron Football Player · Born Jul 20, 1972 · Age 53
BC
Brandon Cox
Football Player · Born Oct 31, 1983 · Age 42
MM
Mike Mordecai
Baseball Player, Coach · Born Dec 13, 1967 · Age 58
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Matt Dickey
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