Alabama

Regio · 🇺🇸 Verenigde Staten

Inwonertal 5.024.279

Oppervlakte 133.964 km²

Tijdzone America/Chicago

Officiële website www.alabama.gov

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Alabama Essentials

Alabama’s landscape preserves the history of the American South, from the Mississippian culture at Moundville Archaeological Site to the state's role in the 20th-century space race at the Redstone Test Stand. In Montgomery and Birmingham, sites like the 16th Street Baptist Church and the Civil Rights Memorial Center document the struggle for equality. Coastal history is represented by the masonry fortifications of Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, while Mobile Bay hosts the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship and the 65-acre Bellingrath Gardens.

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Historic Churches of Alabama

Alabama’s religious landmarks encompass diverse architectural styles and significant historic milestones. This list features pivotal Civil Rights sites like Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist and Montgomery’s Dexter Avenue King Memorial, alongside the Greek Revival Government Street Presbyterian in Mobile. It also includes the Romanesque-inspired Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and historic 19th-century cemeteries, documenting the state's spiritual heritage from the early 1800s through the mid-20th century.

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Historic Sites of Alabama

Alabama’s historical landscape spans from the Mississippian culture earthworks at Moundville to the pivotal sites of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma. The state’s military heritage is preserved through 18th-century coastal fortifications like Fort Gaines and the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship. Architectural landmarks include Greek Revival churches and the 19th-century Tannehill Ironworks, while Huntsville’s Redstone Test Stand marks the birthplace of the American space program.

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Carol M. Highsmith / Public domain

Nature & Scenic Parks

Alabama’s diverse landscapes range from the 90-foot drop of Noccalula Falls to the massive cave formations at Cathedral Caverns State Park. This collection features the Mississippian culture archaeological site at Moundville and the Civil War-era structures of Tannehill Ironworks. Coastal highlights include the historic Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island and the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. For botanical enthusiasts, the list includes the 65-acre Bellingrath Gardens on the Fowl River and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at the foot of Red Mountain.

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Sports & Entertainment Hubs

Alabama's recreational landscape features historic athletic venues and modern entertainment complexes. Birmingham hosts Rickwood Field, the nation's oldest professional baseball park, alongside the massive Legion Field. In Tuscaloosa, Bryant-Denny Stadium serves as a cornerstone for collegiate football, while Talladega Superspeedway remains a primary site for NASCAR racing. The state's entertainment sector includes large-scale amusement parks like OWA and Alabama Adventure, complemented by championship golf at Shoal Creek Club and diverse multi-purpose stadiums in Montgomery, Mobile, and Huntsville.

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Praktische informatie

Valuta: Amerikaanse dollar USD $ · Betalen met kaart · Algemeen geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 911 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Talen: Engels
Kraanwater: Veilig om te drinken
Rijrichting: Rechts
Landnummer: +1