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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...
Native Americans in Alabama
Alabama’s Native American history can be traced back more than 10,000 years, to the Paleoindian Period. Cultural and technological developments brought changes to the societies that inhabited what is now Alabama, as they transitioned from...
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...
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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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