Birmingham, MO
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About Birmingham
- • Actor Brad Pitt attended Kickapoo High School near Birmingham, MO, early in life.
- • The invention of the self-propelled lawn mower is rumored to have roots in Birmingham, MO.
- • Located along the Missouri River, it became a hub for shipping and manufacturing.
- • A network of underground tunnels rumored to have been used during Prohibition runs below.
- • The Great Flood of 1993 heavily impacted Birmingham's riverfront businesses.
- • Named after Birmingham, England, it was officially established in the late 1800s.
- • With about 200 residents, the population is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Sitting at 748 feet, the elevation is slightly higher than nearby Kansas City.
- • Agriculture and small manufacturing remain the primary economic drivers.
- • A peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere offers a respite from city life.
- • The Kansas City Chiefs, a short drive away, won Super Bowl LVII in 2023.
- • Nearby, the Kansas City Royals won the World Series in 1985 and 2015.