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Calera, AL

Calera is a city in Shelby and Chilton counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the location of the Shelby County Airport. It is within the Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Calera has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Calera is the location of the National Weather Service forecast office that serves the Birmingham metropolitan area.

Calera is a city with diverse major industries, focusing on manufacturing, retail, and services. The city's economic growth and opportunities are further enhanced by its proximity to Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama.

Health and wellness are paramount in Calera, with Shelby Baptist Medical Center serving as a prominent healthcare facility. The city emphasizes providing comprehensive healthcare services to ensure the well-being of its community. It has wellness centers and facilities. LetsLose began as Anita Gibson’s family business in 2002 under the name of Advanced Weight Loss Clinics. Anita’s vision was to make a difference in people’s lives through successful, supportive weight loss programs. Snap Fitness Calera has 24/7 access to locally owned fitness facilities, where a supportive community will help you move your body and your mood. Central Alabama Wellness provides an array of services for individuals dealing with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

Top Sites in Calera, AL are Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Ozan Winery and Vineyard, and Timberline Golf Club. 

Population: 16,494 (2020). ZIP code: 35040. Area code: 205. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Area: 24.47 sq mi (63.38 km2).

FAQs

What is Calera, AL is known for?

Calera, known as the “Heart of the Heart of Dixie” (because of its central location in the State of Alabama) offers its residents many of the conveniences of city living. The city provides its residents with fine schools, recreational facilities, and shopping but at a small-town pace. Calera is located in the southern portion of the County approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham and positioned along the Interstate 65 corridor.

What is the history of Calera, AL?

Calera is located in the southern portion of the County approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham and positioned along the Interstate 65 corridor. Incorporated on February 21, 1893, Calera gets its name from a Spanish word meaning limestone. Before its incorporation, the town was known as “Lime Kiln Station,” because of its location in the heart of the vast lime-producing area of the State. This area is one of the largest chemical lime-producing areas in the United States.

Who founded Calera, AL?

When the first census was taken in 1820, Shelby County extended into Birmingham and had a population of 2,492. Shelby County is now the sixth largest and fastest growing county in Alabama and among the fastest in the U.S. “John Gamble, a soldier in the Creek war, settled in Calera in 1815,” Seales said. “Calera didn't spring to life until the first railroad in 1855. At that time, Calera was called Buxahatchee, then Limeville, Lime City, and Lime Station. The community acquired its Spanish name Calera —meaning lime — in 1869.

Sources

City of Calera

Wikipedia

Shelby County Reporter

Shelby AL

Heart of the Heart of Dixie

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Ozan Winery and Vineyard

Timberline Golf Club

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

LetsLose

Snap Fitness Calera

Central Alabama Wellness 

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