Birmingham, AL was founded in 1871. From its conception until the 1960s, it was the major industrial region of the South. From 1881-1920, the city experienced rapid growth earning it the nicknames of “The Magic City” and “The Pittsburgh of the...
Baltimore was founded in 1729, and has many roots surrounding the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Great Baltimore Fire in 1904, and the Baltimore riot of 1968. At one time, the Inner Harbor area was the second most primary entrance for...
Augusta Demographics Population*: 149,195 (18+) ▹ African-American: 54.7% ▹ White American: 39.1% ▹ Hispanic or Latino: 4.1% ▹ From two or more races: 2.6% ▹ Asian American: 1.7% ▹ Native American: 0.3% Median household income: $38,877 About...
A day never to be taken lightly, we pause to reflect on where we were when we heard the news that our country, our people and our freedom had been attacked on September 11, 2001. We would love to know where you were when you heard the news...
The capital of Texas is Austin, which is the thirteenth most populous city in the United States. In 2011, Austin’s population was estimated at 820,611. Those who reside in Austin are known as “Austinites.” The city gained the nickname...
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in Oklahoma. According to the 2010 census, its population was 579,999, ranking it 30th among U.S. cities. The metropolitan population was 1,252,987. Oklahoma City’s economy is reliant on oil; in...
Richmond, VA had a 2012 population of 208,834 and a metropolitan population of 1,282,509, the third largest in Virginia. The city of Richmond was founded in 1737 and became the state capital in 1780. During the beginning of the 20th century...
Fresno is located in central California within San Joaquin Valley. Its population of 509,039 marks it as the fifth largest city in the state and the 34th largest in the nation. The Fresno metropolitan area has a population of 1,107,416.Fresno is...
Cleveland was founded in 1796. It is located in the most populous county in Ohio, Cuyahoga County. It is the center of manufacturing because its’s connected to canals and railroad lines. Its economy is diverse, including manufacturing...
Cincinnati is located by the Ohio River next to the Ohio–Kentucky border. After it was established in 1788, most of its construction happened between 1850 and 1900. In the late 1800s, Cincinnati was referred to as the ‘Paris of...
