Bessemer Alabama

Bessemer is an American city and suburb of Birmingham located in southwestern Jefferson County, Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 29,672. According to the 2005 U. S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 28,641. Find local hotels, realtors, job openings,
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Geography

Bessemer is located at 33°23′29″N, 86°57′24″W (33. 391343, -86. 956569)GR1, about 18 m. S. W. Bessemer: Information about Bessemer including articles and reference data. of Birmingham, a little N. of the centre of the state.

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 105. Bessemer, Alabama AL, city profile (Jefferson County) - hotels. 6 km² (40. 8 mi²). 105. 4 km² (40. 7 mi²) of it is land and 0. City of Bessemer. 2 km² (0. 1 mi²) of it (0. 17%) is water.

Bessemer is situated in the midst of the iron ore and limestone district of Alabama, in the southern part of Jones Valley (about 3 miles wide). Iron ore was mined on the hills on the city's southeast side, coal was (and still is) mined to the north and west, and limestone deposits were also nearby. Bessemer Hotels. All three ingredients were necessary for steelmaking, which led to the area becoming a major steel center from about 1890 through the 20th Century. Steel is no longer made within the city limits, but is still manufactured in nearby Fairfield.

History

Bessemer was surveyed in 1887, and was incorporated in 1889. Its rapid growth in its early days led to the nickname of "The Marvel City," a moniker which still finds occasional use today.

Government

Bessemer uses the mayor-city council form of government. Book Online - Call Toll Free. The council has seven members, one from each council district.