Reflecting on Black History Milestones in Birmingham AL

Compiled by The Birmingham Times
As we bring Black History Month to a close here’s a look at some historic Birmingham milestones since the city’s founding.
1871—City of Birmingham founded; now the state’s most populous city, Birmingham was established at the crossing of two rail lines near one of the world’s richest mineral deposits.
1885—Birmingham Barons baseball team originally established as Birmingham Coal Barons.
1890—The Penny Savings Bank, founde