Irondale, Alabama

Irondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a suburb of Birmingham. At the 2020 census the population was 13,497.[3] The book (later a movie) Fried Green Tomatoes, by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based around the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe, known as The WhistleStop Cafe in the book & Film.

Irondale, Alabama
The Irondale Cafe
The Irondale Cafe
Location of Irondale in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Location of Irondale in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°31′55″N 86°41′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
Area
  Total17.48 sq mi (45.28 km2)
  Land17.32 sq mi (44.85 km2)
  Water0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population
  Total13,497
  Density779.50/sq mi (300.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35210
Area code(s)205 & 659
FIPS code01-37864
GNIS feature ID2404765[2]
Websitecityofirondaleal.gov

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