Jasper, Alabama - Wikipedia
Jasper is a city in and the county seat of [2] Walker County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 14,352 as of the 2010 census. [3] Named in honor of Sergeant William Jasper, an American Revolutionary War hero, Jasper was settled …
City of Jasper, AL
2025年1月10日 · Due to the threat of winter weather and hazardous road conditions, all non-essential City of Jasper offices will be closed tomorrow, January 10, 2025. The City of Jasper is ready to implement its winter weather plan. The Street Department is prepared with sand and ice melt. The Jasper Police Department and Jasper Fire Rescue will have their
Jasper, AL Map & Directions - MapQuest
Jasper, located in the heart of Alabama, is a city that embodies the quintessential charm of the American South. Known for its rich history and welcoming community, Jasper serves as a gateway to the natural beauty of the Bankhead National Forest and the scenic Lewis Smith Lake.
15 Best Things to Do in Jasper (AL) - The Crazy Tourist
2023年6月9日 · Here is my list of the best things to do in Jasper: 1. Lewis-Smith Lake & Dam. When coal supplies were in high demand during the late 19th century, a series of dams and locks were added to lakes in the Alabama area to provide additional power and income to the region.
History - City of Jasper, AL
The City of Jasper was incorporated in 1887 with G. H. "Jake" Guttery serving as its first Mayor. Jasper serves as the county seat of Walker County and is located in the middle of the Warrior Coal Fields, the second largest in the nation.
Jasper - Encyclopedia of Alabama
2024年1月24日 · Jasper is the county seat of Walker County, located in the north-central part of the state. It has a mayor/city council form of government. Jasper is the birthplace of well-known actors Michael Rooker, George Lindsey, and Polly Holliday, and stage and screen star Tallulah Bankhead lived for a short time in the city.
Jasper, AL: Gateway to Walker County Lake | Alabama Travel
Discover Jasper, AL, a city rich in history and outdoor adventures, offering attractions from the Elliott House Museum to water sports on Walker County Lake.
21 Best Things to Do in Jasper, AL - Travel Lens
2024年12月27日 · Jasper has a rich combination of history and outdoor and indoor attractions that will entertain visitors of all ages. Here are the best things to do in Jasper, AL: traveler jordan / Shutterstock.com. The Bankhead National Forest is one of Alabama’s four national forests.
Jasper | Small Town, Mountain City & Scenic Beauty | Britannica
Jasper, city, seat (1824) of Walker county, northwestern Alabama, U.S., about 40 miles (65 km) northwest of Birmingham. Settled in 1815, it was named for Sergeant William Jasper, a defender of Fort Moultrie (then Fort Sullivan) during the American Revolution.
History of Jasper - Walker County Alabama - Genealogy Trails
Jasper, county seat of Walker, is located at the junction of the Kansas City, Memphis, & Birmingham, and Sheffield & Birmingham Railroads, forty-four miles west of Birmingham, 210 miles east from Sheffield, and fifty-six miles northeast of Tuscaloosa.