Montevallo, College town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
The University of Montevallo campus stretches across the city center, accommodating approximately 3,000 students in its public liberal arts programs.
Jesse Wilson established the first settlement in Shelby County during 1814, creating a homestead on a small hill along the northern bank of Wilson's Creek.
The Alabama Girl's Industrial School, founded in 1896, transformed into the University of Montevallo, becoming the central educational institution of the region.
The Parnell Memorial Library provides residents with an art gallery, theater space, and extensive collection of resources in its modern 2007 facility.
Orr Park features Tinglewood, where damaged trees received new life as intricate wood carvings created by local artist Tim Tingle.
Location: Shelby County
Inception: 1815
Elevation above the sea: 125 m
Website: http://cityofmontevallo.com
GPS coordinates: 33.10493,-86.86282
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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