Glen Iris

Glen Iris is a hamlet in , . Glen Iris is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center and Bartow Arena.

Theater building
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The is a performing arts facility located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It hosts over 250,000 people for more than 300 diverse events annually.

Stadium
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is an 8,508-seat multi-purpose arena in , in the U.S. state of . It is home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers men's and women's basketball teams as well as the women's volleyball team.

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The statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of , United States, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Homewood and Elyton.

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is located in , a suburb of famous as the home of Samford University.

Hamlet
, , was the county seat of from 1821 to 1873. It was the county's second seat, after Carrollsville. In 1873 the courthouse was moved to . is situated 2 miles northwest of Glen Iris.

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is the largest city in , and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.

Glen Iris

Latitude
33.48983° or 33° 29′ 23″ north
Longitude
-86.81193° or 86° 48′ 43″ west
Elevation
669 feet (204 metres)
Open location code
865MF5QQ+W6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 153529129
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4064295
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Glen Iris Baptist Church and George Ward Disc Golf Park.

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