Monte D'Oro, a neighborhood of 158 homes, was established on July 23, 1964, before the incorporation of the City of Hoover. Developer William M. "Bill" Humphries built the neighborhood, and architect and noted sculptor Cordray Parker designed the homes. His works are located at area churches, hospitals, gardens, and universities. Each home was individually planned and placed on tree-lined streets. Inspired by his studies in Italy, Parker named the community "Monte D'Oro." The Monte D'Fleurs Garden Club and Monte D'Oro planners were organized in 1971, and these clubs later became the Monte D'Oro Neighborhood Association.