In honor of Thomas Jefferson, an award in his name is presented each year to outstanding Jefferson County individuals and organizations whose works have contributed significantly to the knowledge and conservation of our historic resources.

For more information,
call (205) 324-0988.

The Jefferson County Historical Commission was established in 1971 by an act of the Alabama Legislature. It is made up of twelve appointed members who serve without compensation. Board appointments are approved, and operational support provided by, the Birmingham Alabama City Commission and the Jefferson County Alabama Commission.

In addition to administering the Historic Marker Program, the Commission sponsors publications on Jefferson County history, presents an annual award (the Thomas Jefferson Award) to individuals and groups who have contributed to the understanding of local history or preservation, and works with other organizations and agencies to further the cause of historic preservation and the documentation and protection of the historic resources of the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County.

The Commission does not issue grants or provide funding for preservation or other projects.

Members of the Jefferson County Historical Commission

Cathy Criss Adams, County Appointee
Merdith Byram, PhD, (Vice Chair), County Appointee 
Lillie Fincher, (Chair), City Appointee
Samuel Frazier, City Appointee 
Jacqueline Hambrick, County Appointee, Clay
Juhmad M. Hollis, City Appointee
Karin Hopkins, County Appointee
Carl H. Marbury, PhD, County Appointee, Leeds
Randall Minor, City Appointee
Andre c. Natta, City Appointee
Jim Reed, City Appointee 
Louise Ayer Tommie, (Secretary), County Appointee, Hoover

Linda Nelson, Executive Secretary