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Alabama Territory
Alabama becomes a territory when Mississippi Territory is divided and Mississippi becomes a state. -
Alabama gains a capital.
Cahaba is appointed capital of Alabama. -
State Constitution
Alabama gained a state consitution. -
Alabama
Alabama became the 22nd state. It was delayed becoming a state until 1814 when Andrew Jackson took Mobile, and thereby gaining Alabama a coastline. -
Tuscumbia Railway
The Tuscumbia Railway, Alabama's first railroad, opens today. -
Alabama Secedes
Alabama secedes with a vote of 61 for and 39 against.
