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State Capitals
Alabama has had five capitals since it became part of the United States. During the territorial period, the town of St. Stephens (in what is now Washington County) served as the capital of the Alabama Territory, beginning in 1817. When Alabama...
Animals in Alabama
Alabama is home to an impressive array of flora and fauna, due largely to its diverse habitats. Alabama's varied topography ranges from the rugged Cumberland Plateau in north Alabama to the rolling Coastal Plain in the central and...
Colonial Era in Alabama
The European presence in what is now Alabama began in the early sixteenth century, when Spanish explorers reached the Gulf Coast. In 1663, Hernando de Soto and his men became the first Europeans to traverse Alabama’s interior, bringing death...
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALABAMA
Welcome to your free, online resource on Alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. This site offers articles on Alabama's famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more.
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