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Shelby County was created by an act of the Alabama
Territorial General Assembly on 7 February 1818, from former
Creek Indian territory ceded in the Treaty of Fort Jackson on 9
August 1814. The county was formed out of the northern portion
of what was then Montgomery County. Originally, Shelby County
was one of the largest counties in the state. However, the state
legislature soon began carving up the area to create other
counties, including St. Clair County, Jefferson, Talladega, and
Chilton counties. The marker for the geographic center for the
state of Alabama can be found on the steps of Main Hall at the
University
of Montevallo.
Representative Ward represents parts of western
Shelby County. House District 49 includes part of
Pelham,
Alabaster and
Helena.
This area of Shelby County is one of the fastest growing areas
in Alabama and continues to be one of the most economically
vibrant communities in the greater Birmingham area.
Representative Ward is proud of to be associated with several
organizations in Shelby County including
The American Village which allows one to travel back in time
to the beginnings of our great nation.
The
American Village attracts young students from all of the
country to learn about the basic foundations of our nation’s
democracy. The Village has been recognized in several national
publications and is truly one of Alabama’s best tourist
attractions. Other attractions in House District 49 include the
Oak Mountain Amphitheater which is considered one of
Alabama’s premiere outdoor concert venues |
