25-486: Pleasant Grove or Pleasant Groves may refer to: United States [ edit ] Pleasant Grove, Alabama , a city Pleasant Groves, Alabama , a town Pleasant Grove, California , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove, Georgia , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove Township, Coles County, Illinois Pleasant Grove, Illinois , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove (Keene, Kentucky) , listed on
50-463: A census-designated place Pleasant Grove, Belmont County, Ohio , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove, Tennessee , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove, Dallas , a community in Dallas, Texas Pleasant Grove (Halifax, Virginia) , a historic home Pleasant Grove (Palmyra, Virginia) , a historic home Pleasant Grove (Salem, Virginia) , a historic home Pleasant Grove, Utah ,
75-536: A city Pleasant Grove Historic District Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Pleasant Grove . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pleasant_Grove&oldid=1131086585 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
100-409: A rather unusual circumstance. The town sits on land honeycombed by coal mines. For many years, the residents had relied on water wells for their water supply. As years passed and more mining was done, Pleasant Grove found itself confronted with a problem. Residents would sometimes go to their well to draw water only to find there was none. The water had gone into the mines. During the mid to late 1930s,
125-493: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Pleasant Grove, Alabama Pleasant Grove is a city in western Jefferson County , Alabama , United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area . The population was 9,544 at the 2020 census . It was established in 1889 but incorporated as a city on January 16, 1934. The incorporation came about by reason of
150-595: Is held during the summer of each leap year with four-year terms beginning the first Monday in October. The area known as Pleasant Grove, Alabama was first homesteaded in September 1836. Pleasant Grove is in Jefferson County. Although no one seems to know when or exactly how the town came by its name, old documents indicate that at least part of this area was called Pleasant Grove as early as 1884. Pleasant Grove
175-484: Is located at 33°29′33″N 86°58′23″W / 33.492400°N 86.972927°W / 33.492400; -86.972927 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.82 square miles (25.4 km ), all land. Pleasant Grove is home to Milk Creek, so named for its creamy-white color and thick, calcious texture. Pleasant Grove Schools are operated by
200-490: The 2000 census , there were 9,983 people, 3,570 households, and 2,909 families living in the city. The population density was 1,129.9 inhabitants per square mile (436.3/km ). There were 3,717 housing units at an average density of 420.7 per square mile (162.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 84.67% White, 14.44% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of
225-513: The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport . About 400 homes across northern Jefferson County were either damaged or destroyed. Most of the 25 deaths occurred at McDonald Chapel. The tornado event was similar to other deadly tornadoes on April 4, 1977 , April 8, 1998 , and April 27, 2011 . The 1977 and 1998 tornadoes were rated F5, and killed 22 and 32 people, respectively, across most of
250-700: The Jefferson County Board of Education . Land was originally given to the Board of Education and a gift of $ 150,000 toward the construction of a Junior High School. In 1970, Pleasant Grove High School was built. It combined with the Junior High School. The schools were accredited by the State of Alabama in May 1973. It agreed to give the Board of Education $ 1,00 over a ten-year period to add onto
275-793: The Southeastern United States (the other occurred in northern Georgia ) on that day, the Birmingham tornado produced major devastation across areas west and north of downtown Birmingham. At 5:15 a.m. CST on April 15, the U.S. Weather Bureau office in Birmingham, Alabama, issued a bulletin that warned of the possibility that a "tornado or two" would touch down in an area covering western Tennessee , northern Mississippi , and northern Alabama—namely, Lauderdale , Limestone , Lawrence , Colbert , and Morgan Counties, plus parts of Marion , Winston , Cullman , and Madison Counties. An update at noon local time highlighted
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#1732775893178300-513: The 3,715 households 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 21.0% of households were one person and 9.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09. The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% 65 or older. The median age
325-530: The Federal Government had a program for financing the building of local water systems. In exploring the possibility of securing such funds, it was revealed that in order to secure such financing a community must be legally incorporated. At this time the incorporation became a reality. The first appointed Mayor of Pleasant Grove was W.P. Stone. The city is governed by a mayor and five council members who serve four-year terms. Elections for city officials
350-538: The National Register of Historic Places in Jessamine County, Kentucky Pleasant Grove, Maryland , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota Pleasant Grove, Missouri , a ghost town Pleasant Grove, Alamance County, North Carolina , an unincorporated community Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground , Waxhaw, North Carolina Pleasant Grove, Ohio ,
375-761: The city was $ 20,774. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. April 1956 Birmingham tornado The 1956 McDonald Chapel tornado was a deadly weather event that took place during the afternoon of Sunday April 15, 1956, across the Greater Birmingham area in Jefferson County, Alabama , with damage most severe in McDonald Chapel . The F4 tornado killed 25 people and injured 200 others. While only two known tornadoes touched down across
400-413: The city. The population density was 1,148.9 inhabitants per square mile (443.6/km ). There were 3,946 housing units at an average density of 448.4 per square mile (173.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 53.7% White, 44.8% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. Of
425-653: The damage was not listed as tornadic at first, but was considered part of the tornado in posthumous analysis. Next, the tornado struck McDonald Chapel, with a path 200 yards (183 m) wide, devastating the community. Almost total destruction occurred in a swath 150–200 yards (137–183 m) wide. As it passed through McDonald Chapel, eyewitnesses described the tornado funnel as appearing filled with fire and smoke. Many homes in McDonald Chapel were leveled, several of which were swept completely away. The most intense damage appeared to be F5 in intensity, but an F4 rating
450-478: The existing Elementary School and get all of the children K-6 under one roof. In January 1997, students who formerly attended Woodward School were relocated to the city. Construction of a new Pleasant Grove High School was completed in 2010. Pleasant Grove High School has the highest graduation rate in the Jefferson County School system. There are four Nationally Certified teachers on staff, and
475-402: The population. Of the 3,570 households 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.4% of households were one person and 9.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution
500-476: The prospects of severe thunderstorms over west-central Alabama between 1:00–7:00 p.m. CST. Hail and gusts to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) were expected to remain the primary hazards. The tornado started shortly before 3:00 PM CDT in Pleasant Grove , where a tornado "roar" was heard. Damage between Pleasant Grove and McDonald Chapel indicated that trees were felled in a single direction, so
525-531: The remainder of the staff is highly qualified as per Alabama Board of Education standards. The old high school is now the JCIB Middle School. As of the 2020 census , there were 9,544 people, 3,605 households, and 2,598 families residing in the city. The population density was 971.6 inhabitants per square mile (375.1/km ) There were 3,777 housing units. As of the 2010 census , there were 10,110 people, 3,715 households, and 2,857 families living in
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#1732775893178550-427: Was 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males. The median household income was $ 52,776 and the median family income was $ 59,132. Males had a median income of $ 38,544 versus $ 28,519 for females. The per capita income for
575-479: Was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. The median household income was $ 66,681 and the median family income was $ 72,341. Males had a median income of $ 45,587 versus $ 40,830 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,833. About 2.8% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including .5% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
600-605: Was made up of four communities which included Frog Pond, Lizard Ridge, Cottage Hill, and Pleasant Grove. The city was damaged by large tornadoes in 1956 , 1977 , 1998 , and 2011 . The city is governed by a mayor, currently Jerry Brasseale, and five-member council. All city officials are elected to four-year terms on leap years. The council meets the first and third Monday of each month at Pleasant Grove City Hall. Council members as of 2020 include Yolanda Lawson, Philip Houston, Eric Calhoun, Kevin Dunn, and Ray Lassiter. Pleasant Grove
625-520: Was rewarded because the homes were very poorly constructed. One of the homes reportedly had almost all of its brick foundation swept away, and a few larger homes were also leveled. The tornado continued across parts of Edgewater , Pratt City , Fultondale , Village Creek , and Tarrant before lifting northwest of Trussville , near the Jefferson - St. Clair County line. The tornado passed just one to two miles north of downtown Birmingham as well as
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