History:

Originally founded in 1882, and known as Readmon, the name was changed to Riverside and incorporated in 1886. For many years it was St. Clair County's largest industrial center. Logging, saw mills, milling and egg products being the primary reasons. The Coleman Ferry, crossing the Coosa river, played a major role in this area's transportation system.

It remained in operation until the Bankhead Bridge became toll-free in 1937. The W.A. Coleman house, in its original condition, dates back to 1848 and is a period landmark in Riverside. One of the town's many advantages is it's abundant supply of pure water.

It is perhaps one of the finest water supplies for its people than any town in Alabama, and maybe in America. In fact, the National Rural Water Association , in 2001, named the Riverside water system as the best tasting water in America.