Vandiver is a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counte ...
(CDP) and
unincorporated community
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in
Shelby County,
Alabama
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, United States. Its population was 1,084 as of the
2020 census. One structure in Vandiver, the Falkner School, is listed on the
Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
Geography
The community is in the northeastern part of Shelby County.
Alabama State Route 25 runs through the community, leading southeast 10 mi (16 km) to
Vincent
Vincent (Latin: ''Vincentius'') is a masculine given name originating from the Roman name ''Vincentius'', which itself comes from the Latin verb ''vincere'', meaning "to conquer."
People with the given name Artists
*Vincent Apap (1909–2003) ...
and north 10 mi (16 km) on an winding and mountainous route to the city of
Leeds
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built aro ...
.
Demographics
Notable people
*
Wes Helms, former Major League Baseball player
References
Census-designated places in Shelby County, Alabama
Census-designated places in Alabama
Unincorporated communities in Alabama
Unincorporated communities in Shelby County, Alabama
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