Sylvan Springs (Jefferson County, AL)

Around Sylvan Springs ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Birmingham. It is located about 13 miles [20 km] to the east of Sylvan Springs. Birmingham has a population of 207,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Hoover. It is located about 15 miles [ km] to the southeast of Sylvan Springs and has a population of 86,000 people.

For comparison, Sylvan Springs has a population of 1,500 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Sylvan Springs, with the nearest first.

Maytown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maytown
- Maytown is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 364 people
Mulga
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulga
- Mulga is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulga <3>
Pleasant Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant Grove is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,578 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Grove <3>
Concord
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
- Concord is located in Jefferson County
Edgewater
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
- Edgewater is located in Jefferson County
Rock Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek
- Rock Creek is located in Jefferson County
Short Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short Creek
- Short Creek is located in Jefferson County
McDonald Chapel
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDonald Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDonald Chapel
- McDonald Chapel is located in Jefferson County
Minor
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
- Minor is located in Jefferson County
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- Adamsville
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamsville
  - Adamsville is located in Jefferson County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 4,211 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adamsville <3>
- Docena
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Docena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Docena
  - Docena is located in Jefferson County
- Dolomite
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dolomite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dolomite
  - Dolomite is located in Jefferson County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dolomite <3>
- Hueytown
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hueytown
  - Hueytown is located in Jefferson County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 15,202 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hueytown <3>
- Industrial City
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Industrial City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Industrial City
  - Industrial City is located in Jefferson County
- Wylam
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wylam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wylam
  - Wylam is located in Jefferson County

For more communities neighboring Sylvan Springs, please visit our County-by-County Page for Sylvan Springs.

Jefferson County ...

Sylvan Springs is located in Jefferson County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jefferson County: Bibb, Blount, Saint Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa & Walker.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sylvan Springs ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Sylvan Springs.

Airports Near Sylvan Springs ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Sylvan Springs and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Sylvan Springs.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sylvan Springs ...

Looking for more information about Sylvan Springs? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Sylvan Springs. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Sylvan Springs, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sylvan Springs.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Alabama:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Alabama Statewide Tourism
- Sylvan Springs Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sylvan Springs
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sylvan Springs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Sylvan Springs.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Jefferson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Sylvan Springs), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.