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Brookside is a small town located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. Here are a few interesting facts about the village of Brookside:
1. The town was originally called Village Springs, and it was founded in the 1880s.
2. The town's name was changed to Brookside in the early 20th century to reflect its location by the side of a stream.
3. Brookside was once a mining town and was home to several coal mines. The last coal mine, Brookside Mine No. 2, closed in the 1980s.
4. Brookside is the smallest municipality in Jefferson County.
5. The town is home to the Brookside Police Department and the Brookside Fire Department.
6. The Northern Beltline, a proposed 52-mile interstate highway that would bypass Birmingham, is set to run through Brookside.
7. In recent years, the town has suffered from economic difficulties and has been struggling to attract new businesses and growth.
Overall, Brookside is a small village with a rich history and a unique character.
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