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Hoover, Alabama

Located in Jefferson/Shelby County, Alabama, Hoover was established in 1944. Riverchase Galleria is the largest shopping mall in Alabama. Hoover is consistently ranked the best city to live in Alabama.
Founded 1944 | Population 97,017 | Peak 97,017 (2024) | County Jefferson/Shelby County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hoover, Alabama

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1944Founded: Hoover was founded in Jefferson/Shelby County.
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1967Incorporated: Birmingham suburb incorporates.
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1986Galleria Opens: Riverchase Galleria becomes largest mall in Alabama.
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2010Best Place Rankings: Consistently ranked best city in AL.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1944 Culture
Founded
1967 Government
Incorporated
1986 Business
Galleria Opens
2010 Government
Best Place Rankings

Did You Know?

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Riverchase Galleria is the largest shopping mall in Alabama.
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Hoover is consistently ranked the best city to live in Alabama.
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Named for William H. Hoover, an insurance company executive.
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Hoover is located in Jefferson/Shelby County, Alabama.
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Hoover was founded in 1944.
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