Alabama History

Alabama Statehood

Dec 14, 1819

Alabma was the 22nd state to join the union and was then nicknamed "The Heart of Dixie".

Secession from the Union

Jan 11, 1861

The State of Alabama declared that it had seceded from the United States of America on January 11, 1861. It then quickly joined the Confederate States during the American Civil War.

Civil War

Jan 1, 1865

The Civil War ended slavery in 1865 (the month and date are not specified and January 1st may not be accurate).