Everything You Need To Know About Alabama
Alabama
STATE FACTS
State Motto: “Audemus jura nostra defendere,” “We Dare Defend Our Rights.”
State Capital: Montgomery
State Population: 5.1 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Yellowhammer State
Abbreviation: AL
Region: Southeast
Year of Statehood: 1819 (22nd state)
- States That Share a Border:
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Florida
- Mississippi
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Yellowhammer
Flower: Camellia
Tree: Longleaf Pine
Flag: Alabama Flag
Animal: American Black Bear
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
16th Street Baptist Church – A historic church in Birmingham and a key landmark of the Civil Rights Movement.
Ivy Green (Helen Keller Birthplace) – The childhood home of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, now a museum.
Russell Cave National Monument – A national monument with archaeological significance showing human habitation for thousands of years.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park – A military history park in Mobile featuring the WWII battleship USS Alabama.
Little River Canyon National Preserve – One of the deepest and most scenic canyons in the eastern U.S., located in northeastern Alabama.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Alabama White Barbecue Chicken – Chicken smoked or grilled and slathered in Alabama’s famous tangy white sauce.
Lane Cake – A layered Southern cake filled with a bourbon, pecan, and raisin custard.
Shrimp and Grits (Alabama Gulf Coast Style) – Creamy grits topped with fresh Gulf shrimp, often cooked with bacon or sausage and spices.
Fried Green Tomatoes – Sliced green tomatoes breaded in cornmeal and fried, usually served with a dipping sauce.
Fried Catfish – Mississippi River and Gulf catfish, breaded in cornmeal and deep-fried, a staple of Alabama soul food.
Alabama Maps
Rivers Map
Alabama Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Alabama is called the “Heart of Dixie” and played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The state is home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, where rockets for the Apollo missions were developed.
Alabama has more freshwater species than any other U.S. state, making it a biodiversity hot spot.
The tallest natural point in Alabama is Cheaha Mountain, standing at 2,407 feet.
Alabama’s state flag features a red St. Andrew’s cross on a white background, inspired by the Confederate battle flag.
Here’s a video about the state of Alabama by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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