Bangor, Alabama

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This article is about the Alabama, USA community of Bangor. For other places named Bangor, see Bangor.

Bangor is an unincorporated community in Blount County, Alabama. Nearby Bangor Cave housed a speakeasy during Prohibition and continues to be a popular attraction for area spelunkers.

Bangor is located at 33°58'28" North and 86°45'23" West^[1]. The community lies east of Interstate 65 and about 30 miles north of Birmingham.

Coordinates: 33°58′28″N, 86°45′24″W

Bangor Cave Casino was once a world renowned speakeasy. It was shut down in 1939 by the "G Men" and it's owners and employees were arrested. The gaming equipment and the whiskey were taken and destroyed.