Autauga Dallas Marion
Baldwin De Kalb Marshall
Barbour Elmore Mobile
Bibb Escambia Monroe
Blount Etowah Montgomery
Bullock Fayette Morgan
Butler Franklin Perry
Calhoun Geneva Pickens
Chambers Greene Pike
Cherokee Hale Randolph
Chilton Henry Russell
Choctaw Houston Shelby
Clarke Jackson St Clair
Clay Jefferson Sumter
Cleburne Lamar Talladega
Coffee Lauderdale Tallapoosa
Colbert Lawrence Tuscaloosa
Conecuh Lee Walker
Coosa Limestone Washington
Covington Lowndes Wilcox
Crenshaw Macon Winston
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Moving to Alabama
Alabama or as it is commonly called the Yellowhammer state became the 22nd state
on Dec 14 1819. The name Yellowhammer is a reference to the large number of
Yellowhammers in the state. The Yellowhammer is also the state bird.
Origin of state’s name: The word Alabama means tribal town in the Creek Indian
language.
Capital City: The state capital is Montgomery and the state is bordered by four
other states, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico to
the south. The state has approximately 610 miles of shore line
Population: The state has a population in excess of 4.5 million based on the
last census in 2000.
Driving
Driver’s information, applications, testing requirements, driver’s manuals and
testing locations can all be found on the Alabama Department of Public Safety
website.
http://www.dps.state.al.us
Economy: The states economy is driven by agriculture and Industry. Agriculture
includes peanuts, tree nuts, cattle, milk, soybeans, vegetables, milk, poultry
and eggs. Industry includes mining, lumber and wood products including paper,
rubber and plastic products and transport equipment.
State Bird: The Yellowhammer or Golden Winged Woodpecker is the state bird which
can be found throughout the United States and is characterized by its jovial
voice in the spring time.
State Insect: Monarch Butterfly (Danaus pleipuss)
State Flower: The state flower was named in 1959 and is the Camellia an is know
for it natural beauty..
State Song: “Alabama” is the state song which is well known throughout the world
and sings the praises of this great state.
People: People form Alabama are known as Alabamians
Alabama - Interesting Facts
Cheaha Mountain., at 2450 feet above sea level is Alabama’s higher point.
Mardi Gras which is held on the day before lent each year was first celebrated
in Alabama.
Mobile, Alabama is named after the Mauvilla Indians.
The pecan which grows wild in many places in the state is the states’ official
nut.
Alabama – Famous People
Many famous people were born and raised in Alabama and many famous people call
Alabama their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians
and entertainers. These include the great boxer, Joe Louis who was born in
Lexington and the infamous singer Nat King Cole, a native of Montgomery. Carl
Lewis and Jesse Owens, both famous athletes were also born in Alabama
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