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Alabama Profile

Known as the Heart of Dixie, Alabama became the 22nd state in 1819. The name Alabama is derived from an Indian word meaning "thicket clearers." Alabama has been at the center of many American battles--between white settlers and Native Americans, and between the North and South in the Civil War. The state also is home to the first of three Space Camps in the United States. These camps let kids experience what it would be like to be in outer space. The capital is Montgomery, and state flower is the camellia. ...Read more here: Alabama - The Heart of Dixie

Capital City:
Montgomery
Nickname:
Heart of Dixie / Cotton State
Motto:
Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere(We Dare Defend Our Rights)
Statehood:
December 14, 1819 (22nd)
Origin of State's Name:
Means "tribal town" in Creek Indian language.
Largest Cities:
Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa
Border States:
Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee
Land Area:
50,750 sq. mi., 28th largest
State Bird:
Yellowhammer
State Flower:
Camellia
State Tree:
Southern Pine (pinus palustris)
State Song:
Alabama

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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Alabama

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Alabama Schools

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Elementary Schools

Southside Elementary School
(256) 442-1090
2551 Highway 77
Southside, AL 35907
J E Turner Elementary
(251) 221-1285
8361 Lott Road
Wilmer, AL 36587

Middle Schools

West Blocton Middle School
(205) 938-2451
4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy
West Blocton, AL 35184
William R Martin Middle School
(334) 872-6417
2863 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703

High Schools

Northview High School
(334) 794-1410
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
Horizon High School
(256) 552-3054
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601

Sex Offender Information for Alabama

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In Alabama, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://community.dps.state.al.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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