City Profiles

Vincent

INCORPORATED 1897

POPULATION: 2,162

What began as land granted to the Kidd family in the 1800s became the Town of Vincent, Alabama. Three things led to the incorporation of the town: a school in 1854 and a post office and railroad by 1887. The town is progressive while retaining an “old town” feel. Vincent is home to Vincent Elementary School and Vincent Middle High School. Vincent Municipal Park features baseball fields, a walking track, a picnic pavilion and a concession stand in season, while Gorman Park offers a paved boat ramp, fishing piers, a group pavilion, picnic areas and a swing set on the Coosa River. The Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library is equipped with public access computers, internet and more. townofvincent.com

Westover

INCORPORATED 2001

POPULATION: 1,603

Westover has been an established community for well over 100 years, even though the city was incorporated only in 2001. The incorporation of Westover was decided on by the citizens to maintain its identity and for its residents to have the opportunity to benefit from the Highway 280 corridor. The area has several new residential subdivisions, including Willow Oaks, The Villages of Westover and Carden Crest. It is also home to Westover Park, the City Library, Westover Seniors’ activities, Music in the Park, Westover Fields at the Park, the Westover community storm shelter, area storm warning sites, the Christmas parade and the Westover Business Alliance. westoveralabama.org