Why visit Harpersville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Old Rock House, Coosa Pines Golf Club and Talladega National Forest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Harpersville
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About Harpersville
Harpersville is a town in eastern Shelby County, Alabama, United States. According to the 1950 U.S. Census, it formally incorporated in 1943. At the 2020 census the population was 1,614, compared to 1,637 in 2010 and 1,620 in 2000. It is located southeast of the Birmingham metro area.
From the Wikipedia article Harpersville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Old Rock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Restaurants and cafes3
History
Harpersville was settled just after the War of 1812 ended. It was originally called Big Springs.
Harpersville Municipal Court has been effectively taken over by Circuit Court Judge Hub Harrington as of July 13, 2012, in a case regarding Private probation. His order characterizes the municipal court as a debtors' prison and extortion racket condoned by the elected officials of Harpersville and Judicial Correction Services.
Harpersville has two structures which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Chancellor House and the Old Rock House.
From the History section of Harpersville, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Harpersville
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 38°F | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 43°F | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 41°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Childersburg Wtp (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Shelby County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2021-12-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County Airport (PLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Childersburg 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Chelsea 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Sylacauga 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Highland Lakes 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Columbiana 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Meadowbrook 16 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Pelham 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Brook Highland 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Leeds 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Pell City 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Rock House, U.S. Route 280 (State Route 38), Harpersville vicinity (Shelby County, Alabama), Alex Bush, Photographer, Public domain
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