Alabama
20 Interesting Facts About Mobile, Alabama
Mobile was one of the first cities founded in Alabama, in 1702, around 117 years before Alabama became a state. Mobile is…
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10 Interesting Facts About Hoover, Alabama
Hoover was named after President Herbert Hoover, who was in office at the time of its incorporation in 1967. Hoover has a…
Alabama
Alabama State Profile
Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States, known as the "Heart of Dixie", with a rich history…
Alabama
10 Interesting Facts About Auburn, Alabama
Auburn was incorporated on February 2, 1839. Auburn is the largest city in Eastern Alabama with an estimated population of 76,143
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10 Interesting Facts About Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is a city in the county seat of Houston County. Dothan is known as "The Peanut Capital of the World", Dothan…
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10 Interesting Facts About Decatur, Alabama
Decatur was founded on the 16th of June 1820. Decatur was named in honour of Stephen Decatur; after he was killed in…
Alabama
10 Interesting Facts About Madison, Alabama
John Cartwright was the inaugural European-American settler of Madison, arriving in 1818. Originally named "Madison Station,"
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10 Interesting Facts About Phenix City, Alabama
On February 19, 1897, the legislature officially changed the name to Phenix City. The total area of Phenix City is 24.8 square…
Alabama
10 Interesting Facts About Florence, Alabama
Florence is the largest and principal city of the Quad Cities commonly known as "The Shoals". Established in 1830, UNA is Alabama's…