North Johns, Alabama Overview
North Johns, Alabama includes 13 nearby coal leases. North Johns is the second smallest incorporated town in Jefferson County Alabama (after Cardiff). It is located approximately eight miles southwest from the Birmingham suburb of Hueytown. It was a thriving mining town at the beginning of the 20th century when more than 2000 people lived in and around the community. It is named after a Welsh-born mining engineer Llewllyn Johns who opened coal mining operations throughout the area in the 1880s.
Quick Facts
- North Johns, Alabama has a population of 145 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- North Johns, Alabama sits 153 meters (502.0 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
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Understanding Lease Ownership
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