As one of the largest slaveholding states, Alabama was among the first six states to secede from the Union. It declared its secession in January 1861, joining the Confederate States of America in …

5 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Alabama, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Admitted to the union in 1819 as the 22nd U.S. state, it was a …

A free, comprehensive online reference work on the state of Alabama's history, culture, geography, and natural environment.

Since 1901, the Alabama Archives has worked to collect, preserve, and share the story of Alabama and its people. Our collective understanding of the past continues to improve as we acquire artifacts and …

AlabamaMosaic is a repository of digital materials on Alabama's history, culture, places, and people.

The Encyclopedia of Alabama is a free, online reference resource on the state’s history, culture, geography, and natural environment. Since it launched in 2008, it has shared Alabama’s stories with …

Oct 27, 2009 · Alabama, which became the 22nd state to join the Union in 1819, is located in the southern United States and nicknamed the “Heart of Dixie.” Europeans reached the area in the 16th …

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Alabama became a state in 1819, primarily driven by the cotton boom and the institution of slavery, which deeply impacted its social structure. The Civil War era saw Alabama secede from the Union, …

After being a part of the Mississippi Territory (1798–1817) and then the Alabama Territory (1817–1819), Congress admitted Alabama as a state on December 14, 1819.