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On This Day In Alabama History: The City Of Irondale Was Incorporated

| October 19, 2019 @ 5:00 am

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

Originally settled by farmers, the community began to grow after the introduction of the McElwain Furnace, also known as the Irondale Furnace, in 1863. After losing their post office, a new post office was established for “Brevard” in the area in 1883. The small community began to be known as Irondale and incorporated under that name in 1887.

Irondale currently boasts a population of 12,359 residents is the location of Shades Valley High School, Jefferson country International Baccalaureate School and the EWTN radio/television broadcast station.

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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