Moody, Alabama

Moody, Alabama
Moody Civic Center
Moody Civic Center
Flag of Moody, Alabama
Official seal of Moody, Alabama
Motto: 
Pursuing the Future Today
Location of Moody in St. Clair County
Location of Moody in St. Clair County
Coordinates: 33°35′33″N 86°29′47″W / 33.59250°N 86.49639°W / 33.59250; -86.49639
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountySt. Clair
Incorporated1962 [1]
Founded byConnor York
Government
 • TypeMayor
 • MayorJoe Lee (R)
Area
 • Total24.84 sq mi (64.35 km2)
 • Land24.53 sq mi (63.54 km2)
 • Water0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
Elevation
692 ft (211 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total13,170
 • Density536.87/sq mi (207.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35004
Area code(s)205, 659
FIPS code01-51096
GNIS feature ID0164758
Websitewww.moodyalabama.gov Edit this at Wikidata

Moody is a city located in St. Clair County, Alabama. The city was founded in 1907, and it was named after a local businessman named Epps Moody. It is located about 22 miles (35 km) east of Birmingham and has a population of approximately 12,000 people. The city covers an area of 24.5 square miles, with a land area of 24.3 square miles and a water area of 0.2 square miles.

In the early days, the city was primarily an agricultural community, with cotton and timber being the main crops. However, with the arrival of the railroad in the early 20th century, Moody began to grow and develop into a more industrialized city. Today, the city is home to a number of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.

The city hosts several events throughout the year, including the Moody Bluegrass Festival, which features live bluegrass music, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Other events include the Moody Miracle League Baseball Tournament, which raises money for the Miracle League of St. Clair County, and the Annual Christmas Parade.

Moody has a number of public and private schools. The Moody City School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Additionally, there are several private schools in the area, including the Gathering Place Christian Academy[3] and Heritage Independent School. For higher education, the city is located near several colleges and universities, including the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Samford University.[4]

  1. ^ Kaetz, James P. (September 24, 2012). "Moody". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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