Jasper Alabama

Jasper is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 14,052. The city is the county seat of Walker CountyGR6.

Jasper was once the world's leading producer of coal. It is the birthplace of famous TV and movie stars Polly Holliday and George Lindsey, the actor who played Goober on The Andy Griffith Show. It is also the birthplace of United States Senator John H. Official Website of The City Of Jasper, Alabama. Bankhead II, former Speaker of the House William Brockman Bankhead, Alabama millionaire James Stanley Freeman and his son, famed World War II admiral James Shepherd Freeman, and home of the late Congressman Tom Bevill. The late actress Tallulah Brockman Bankhead lived for awhile at her father's home, Sunset, in Jasper as a child.

In years 1998, 1999, and 2000 Jasper held an annual Foothills Festival in celebration of the town's heritage. Unfortunately, the expense was too much for the small town, and they discontinued the festivals.

Geography

Jasper is located at 33°50′32″N, 87°16′38″W (33. 842347, -87. Jasper newspapers, Jasper TV stations, Jasper media
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According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69. 6 km² (26. 9 mi²). Jasper, Alabama (AL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate. 69. 6 km² (26. 9 mi²) of it is land and 0. 04% is water.

History

Jasper, named in honor of Sergeant William Jasper, a Revolutionary War soldier, was settled in 1815, but was not incorporated until 1888.