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Ancient Alabama
Railroads played an integral role in Alabama’s history and economic development as a state. The first two miles of track were laid down in the Muscle Shoals region in 1832 to transport goods around the then-impassable shoals. By the outbreak...
Civil War Feature
The American Civil War left an undeniable legacy in Alabama, where ideologies ranged from fiery secessionism to ardent Unionism. The first capital of the Confederacy was located in Montgomery. Union supporters in Winston County threatened...
Alabama and the Courts
The state of Alabama has played a role in some of the most significant court cases in the United States. Many of the cases that reached the U.S. Supreme Court changed the American political and cultural landscape and expanded civil and legal...
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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