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Pulitzer Prize Winners of Alabama
The Pulitzer Prize, established in 1917, is one of the top awards for journalists and writers, and it has been presented to several Alabama authors in a variety of categories. The fiction winners include T.S. Stribling's Depression-era...
Alabama State Parks
Alabama is home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the United States, and many of its natural wonders can be found in the state’s numerous state parks . From the mountain forests of Cheaha State Park , to the subterranean...
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...
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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