Photo: Amcannally · CC BY-SA 4.0Gardendale, birthplace of the American mixed martial artist John Salter
In 1985, the American mixed martial artist John Salter was born. Their story is told in 2 languages. Across the town line, Fultondale lists one, ArDarius Stewart. 293 towns across Alabama can name a famous person born there.
Born in Gardendale
Who’s the most famous person from Gardendale?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Gardendale’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Fultondale’s, with one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Gardendale and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- ArDarius Stewart: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hank Williams: WSM radio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

