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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

Douglas Elementary School
(256) 593-4420
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
Jeter Primary School
(334) 745-9723
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801

Middle Schools

Girard Middle School
(334) 794-1426
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
Lloyd Wood Middle School
(205) 342-2690
2300 26th Ave
Northport, AL 35476

High Schools

Akron Community School East
(205) 372-3787
141 College S
Akron, AL 35441
Minor High School
(205) 379-4750
2285 Minor Pkwy
Adamsville, AL 35005

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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