Bessemer, Industrial city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Located 16 miles southwest of Birmingham, Bessemer spans across 40 square miles of land with a humid subtropical climate and mild winters.
The Bessemer Land and Improvement Company established the city in 1887, naming it after Henry Bessemer, the inventor of steel processing methods.
The population demographics shifted significantly during the 1950s as African American workers moved to the area for employment in steel manufacturing.
The city connects to major transportation routes including Interstate 20, Interstate 59, Interstate 459, and United States Route 11 for efficient travel.
The Bright Star establishment maintains its position as the longest continuously operating restaurant in the state of Alabama.
Location: Jefferson County
Inception: 1887
Elevation above the sea: 158 m
Shares border with: Birmingham
Website: https://bessemeral.org
GPS coordinates: 33.40178,-86.95444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
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