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The 22nd State
December 14, 1819 - Alabama enters Union as 22nd state -
Montgomery become capital
1846 - January 28 - Montgomery is selected as capital of Alabama by the State Legislature on the 16th ballot. Montgomery won the final vote largely because of promises of Montgomery city leaders to provide $75,000 for a new capitol and the rise of the prominence of the Black Belt region of the state. -
Public School
1854 -Alabama Public School Act creates first state-wide education system by establishing an office of State Superintendent of Education.