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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. EOA was cited as a "Best of Free Reference" by the Library Journal, the library field's leading professional publication. For an introduction to EOA's content, please read historian Wayne Flynt's essay on Alabama. EOA editorial offices are hosted by the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.

Fauna of Alabama Feature
Alabama is home to an impressive array of flora and fauna, due largely to its diverse habitats. Alabama's...
Civil War in Alabama
The American Civil War remains the most significant event in Alabama's history. The war pitted Unionists...
William B. Bankhead
William Bankhead (1874-1940) was a member of one of Alabama's most important political families...