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Gardendale, AL

Gardendale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, and a northern suburb of Birmingham.

A large farm settlement near the area today known as Gardendale was settled around 1825. Some years later, other settlers began to move into the community commonly known as Jugtown, a name given to the area based on the presence of a large jug and churn factory that operated in the area. Some years later, Hettie Thomason Cargo, a school teacher, led a campaign to change the name of the community after being embarrassed to admit she was from "Jugtown" at a regional teachers' meeting. In 1906, the name Gardendale was selected, and in 1955, the City of Gardendale was officially incorporated. Today, with more than 16,000 residents (estimated), the city of Gardendale has grown to include more than 400 businesses, 4 schools, and 24 churches.

Gardendale, Alabama, boasts diverse major industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. These sectors contribute significantly to the city's economic vitality, making Gardendale an attractive place to live and work.

In Gardendale, health and wellness are prioritized, with a commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents. The city is home to the Ascension St. Vincent’s Primary Care ensuring that the community has access to quality medical care. Beyond medical facilities, Gardendale emphasizes well-being, with numerous parks and recreational areas promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. There are wellness and health centers as well. Wellness Massage Therapy offers a range of wellness services such as massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and nutritional counseling. Primary Hydration and Wellness provides spa services including massages, facials, body treatments, and relaxation therapies for holistic wellness. Chiropractic Oasis of Gardendale specializes in chiropractic care, spinal adjustments, therapeutic exercises, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle coaching for overall wellness. Gardendale Pain and Wellness provides advanced rehabilitation services, fitness programs, sports medicine treatments, and wellness consultations for optimal health and recovery. The Essential Massage focuses on natural healing methods such as herbal remedies, aromatherapy, energy healing, and meditation sessions. Soothing Palms Therapeutic offers a range of alternative therapies, including acupuncture, energy healing, massage therapy, and yoga classes.

Top Sites in Gardendale, AL are Barber Motorsports Museum, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Museum of Art. 

Population: 16,044 (2020). ZIP code: 35071. Area code: 205. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Incorporated: 1955. Area: 22.98 sq mi (59.53 km2).

FAQs

How did Gardendale, AL get its name?

The growing settlement was first called Jugtown after a jug and a churning factory operated near where the Village Green shopping center is located today. However, this name proved to be embarrassing to a local school teacher, Hettie Thomason Cargo, and she began a drive to have the town renamed. “Gardendale'' was chosen in 1906. John T. Milner, an industrialist, developed the nearby New Castle coal mines as one of his pursuits. He donated the lumber for Gardendale’s first grammar school in 1892, called Milner School. Milner School was located on Mount Olive Road near the present elementary school.

How old is Gardendale, AL?

Gardendale is a city of 16,044 located on 22.54 square miles of northern Jefferson County. It was incorporated in 1955. The first homestead within the present limits was the farm of Otis Dyer, purchased from the United States for 12 1/2 cents per acre in 1825. William H. Parker opened a grist mill in 1873, followed soon by a canning cooperative founded by James Kimmons. Kimmons donated the land on which the first church, Chalybeate Baptist Church, was built in 1876.

What county is Gardendale, AL in?

Gardendale is located in Jefferson County in the north-central part of the state to the north of Birmingham. It has a mayor/council form of government. According to 2020 Census estimates, Gardendale recorded a population of 14,021. Of that number, 82.5 percent of respondents identified themselves as white, 9.4 percent as African American, 4.1 percent as two or more races, 3.1 percent as Hispanic, 0.8 percent as Asian, and 0.4 percent as American Indian. The town’s median household income was $75,170, and the per capita income was $35,508.

Sources

City of Gardendale 

Wikipedia

Encyclopedia of Alabama

Bhamwiki

Hettie Thomason Cargo

Barber Motorsports Museum

McWane Science Center

Birmingham Museum of Art

Gardendale Medical Center

Wellness Massage Therapy

Primary Hydration and Wellness

Chiropractic Oasis of Gardendale

Gardendale Pain and Wellness

Essential Massage

Soothing Palms Therapeutic

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