Alabama became the 22nd state on December 14, 1819. Montgomery is the state capital. There are currently 67 counties each with a courthouse.
Click on a county below to learn more:
Highest Point – Mount Cheaha ( 2,407 feet ) is located in Cleburne County
Lowest Point – Gulf of Mexico ( sea level ) in Baldwin County and Mobile County
Oldest Courthouse still in use - Lowndes County (1849-1850)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Marion County (Pikeville – 1820) and Morgan County (Somerville – 1837)
State Capitol – Montgomery
State House ( Legislature ) – Montgomery
Governor Mansion – Montgomery