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1. encyclopediaofalabama.org › article › thomas-freemanFreeman, Thomas - Encyclopedia of Alabama

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   22 hours ago · Thomas Freeman (ca. 1784-1821), often incorrectly identified as “Major,” surveyed more than 300 townships in the Mississippi and Alabama territories.He established the Huntsville Meridian, which runs North-South from the Alabama-Tennessee border to a line just above the 33rd parallel and just east and south of Columbiana, Shelby County, and from which point all the lands in northern ...

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   May 9, 2024 · The county is governed by an elected five-member commission and includes the incorporated cities of Alexander City, Dadeville, and East Tallassee. Founding Date: December 18, 1832. Area: 701 square miles. Population: 41,311 (2020 Census estimate) Major Waterways: Tallapoosa River. Major Highways: U.S. 280.

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   What is Alexander City Alabama known for?

   • The Alexander City Jazz Fest is one of central Alabama’s largest events. The festival takes place each June at Strand City Park in Alexander City and the Lake Martin Amphitheater and draws crowds from throughout the Southeast. Each fall, Alexander City also hosts an Oktoberfest, which features food and entertainment as well as an antique car show.

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   Where did the first settlers come from in Alabama?

   • In August 1814, the Creeks ceded nearly 23 million acres of territory under the Treaty of Fort Jackson, opening up much of central Alabama to settlement. The earliest settlers came from the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee. Some of the first towns were Alexander City, Dadeville, Carrville, Suzanna, and Walnut Hill.

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   Is Alabama a state?

   • Alabama, constituent state of the United States of America, admitted to the union in 1819 as the 22nd state. Alabama forms a roughly rectangular shape on the map, elongated in a north-south direction. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, and Mississippi to the west.

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   • Alabama forms a roughly rectangular shape on the map, elongated in a north-south direction. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, and Mississippi to the west. The Florida panhandle blocks Alabama’s access to the Gulf of Mexico except in Alabama’s southwestern corner, where Mobile Bay is located.

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   4 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 battleground for the struggles between the North and the South during the American Civil War and for the civil rights movement.

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   22 hours ago · jennifer.hawes@propublica.org. Jennifer Berry Hawes. @jenberryhawes. 843-509-9794. Signal: 843-509-9794. In the 1970s, Black students organized protests and a boycott that cost local white ...

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7. digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu › items › show10. Phenix City Story · Columbus State University Archives ...

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   22 hours ago · Description. In the first half of the twentieth century, Phenix City, Alabama became a notorious haven of crime. Prohibition in Alabama began in 1915 (ended in 1933) and Phenix City developed as a large-scale alcohol manufacturing and distribution hub, along with gambling and prostitution. Widespread voting fraud maintained the criminal ...

8. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › why-is-birminghamWhy is Birmingham Alabama called the Magic City?

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   May 20, 2024 · In conclusion, Birmingham, Alabama, earned the nickname “The Magic City” due to its rapid growth and development during the early 20th century. Its abundance of natural resources and transformation into an industrial center contributed to its magical allure. Today, Birmingham continues to evolve, embracing its historical significance while ...

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   May 8, 2024 · PDF. Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 8, 2024. Section 11-40-12 - Classification of municipalities. (a) There are hereby established eight classes of municipalities based on the population as certified by the 1970 federal decennial census, as authorized by Amendment No. 375, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as follows ...