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15 Facts About Alabama
They take their football seriously.
On a few occasions I’ve driven through Alabama on my drives between Oklahoma and Florida. I’ve seen some beautiful scenery featuring lots of trees and not a lot of traffic. Going through the tunnel in Mobile isn’t my favorite thing, but all in all, it’s not a bad drive. I checked and that tunnel in Mobile is called “The George Wallace Tunnel.” That gives some insight into the state’s history.
I do know the University of Alabama has produced some great quarterbacks including Joe Namath, Bart Star and Kenny Stabler. Beyond that, a lot of numbers about the state aren’t so rosy. So, after some research, here are some things you didn’t know about Alabama.
1: Alabama became the 22nd state on December 14, 1819. Cahaba was the first state capital.
It is now a ghost town. Well, not all towns age well.
2: Tuscaloosa served as the state capital from 1826–46. In 1846 Montgomery was named the state capital.
Since Tuscaloosa is home of the University of Alabama football team so it can be argued it's still the most important city in the state.
