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6.  A labama, Alabama, We will aye be true to thee, From thy Southern shores where growth, By the sea thy orange tree. To thy Northern vale where flowed, Deep blue the Tennessee, Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!  Broad thy stream whose name thou barest; Grand thy Big bee rolls along; Fair thy Coosa-Tallapoosa Bold thy Warrior, dark and strong, Goodlier than the land that Moses Climbed lone Nebo's Mount to see, Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!  From thy prairies broad and fertile, Where thy snow-white cotton shines, To the hills where coal and iron Hide in thy exhausted mines, Strong -armed miners -sturdy farmers; Loyal hearts what're we be, Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!  From thy quarries where the marble White as that of Paros gleams Waiting till thy sculptor's chisel, Wake to life thy poet's dreams; Fear not only wealth of nature, Wealth of mind has no fee, Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!  Where the perfumed south-wind whispers, Thy magnolia groves among, Softer than a mother's kisses, Sweeter than a mother's song, Where the golden jasmine trailing, Woos the treasure-laden bee, Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!  Brave and pure thy men and women, Better this than corn and wine Make us worthy, God in Heaven Of this goodly land of Thine. Hearts as open as thy doorways. Liberal hands and spirits free. Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!

7.  Alabama has two historical marker systems and a wealth of landmarks listed on the Albama Register and National Register of Historic Places. It also boasts 36 National Historic Landmarks as of January 2009.historical marker systems  The Alabama Historical Commission is Alabama's state historic preservation office, and has been running the official state historical marker system since 1975. To qualify for a marker, the site must be listed on either the National Register of Historic Places, the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage or the Alabama Historic Cemeteries Register.state historical marker system  There are somewhere in the region of 150 state historical markers. They are typically dark blue pole markers with a traditional shape, as shown below. These markers are topped with a circular seal containing a map of the state and the words "Alabama Historical Commission.   The Alabama Historical Association also runs a historical marker program which started in 1947. This system is much larger, with over 600 markers as of 2009; the markers take the traditional shape, and have an Alabama flag at their apex, as shown in the image with the covered bridge. The Alabama Historical Association publishes a guidebook, Alabama Historical Association MarkersAlabama Historical Association  Historic Landmarks in Alabama  The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage is also run by the Alabama Historical Commission and is a listing of properties deemed worthy of preservation. In a sense it acts as triage for National Register listings, since the process of listing in Alabama allows the AHC to check whether it is eligible for the National Register. A property must be at least 40 years old to make it onto the Alabama Register.National Register  AHC publishes the landmarks list online in PDF format and interested researchers can also view the original files in the office by appointment.  Read on  Guide to United States National Historic Sites Guide to United States National Historic Sites  National Historic Landmarks Post World War II National Historic Landmarks Post World War II  National Historic Landmarks Before World War II National Historic Landmarks Before World War II  Other kinds of historical markers in Alabama  The Historic Chattahoochee Commission is a two-state organization that erects markers celebrating the Chattahoochee river corridor in Alabama and Georgia, with nearly 200 markers in Alabama.  As of 2009, there were 24 certified local governments in Alabama with preservation programs recognized by the National Park Service. The history-hunter could do worse than to visit these CLGs, since many designate their own landmarks, often with plaques. For example, Mobile has a historical walking tour and designated its own landmarks; other certified local governments include Birmingham, Eufaula and Tuscaloosa. Some counties, such as Jefferson County, also run their own marker systems.  Photographs of Alabama Historical Marker, Admiral Semmes and Barton Acadamy are used by kind permission of Nancy Morse.Nancy Morse.  Copyright Linda Gentile. Contact the author to obtain permission for republication.Linda Gentile  Print Article | Share Article | Print ArticleShare Article  Recommend Article!  Alabama Historical Marker - Nancy Morse  Barton Academy and Alabama Historical Marker - Nancy Morse  Admiral Semmes Monument in Alabama - Nancy Morse  Clarkson Covered Bridge Alabama Historical Marker - southernfried  Alabama Historical Marker - Nancy Morse  Barton Academy and Alabama Historical Marker - Nancy Morse  Admiral Semmes Monument in Alabama - Nancy Morse  Clarkson Covered Bridge Alabama Historical Marker - southernfried  Alabama Historical Marker - Nancy Morse  Barton Academy

8.  The National Historic Landmarks in Alabama represent Alabama's history from the pre- colonial era, through the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Space Age. There are thirty-six National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) in Alabama, [1] which are located in eighteen of the state's sixty-seven counties. Five of the NHLs in the state have military significance, eight are significant examples of a particular architectural style, six are archaeological sites, five played a role in the African American struggle for civil rights, and five are associated with the development of the U.S. Space Program. One site in Alabama was designated a NHL, but the designation was subsequently removed. [2]  The National Historic Landmark program is administered by the National Park Service, a branch of the Department of the Interior. The National Park Service determines which properties meet NHL criteria and makes nomination recommendations after an owner notification process. [3] The Secretary of the Interior reviews nominations and, based on a set of predetermined criteria, makes a decision on NHL designation or a determination of eligibility for designation. [4] Both public and privately owned properties are designated as NHLs. This designation provides indirect, partial protection of the historic integrity of the properties, via tax incentives, grants, monitoring of threats, and other means. [3] Owners may object to the nomination of the property as a NHL. When this is the case the Secretary of the Interior can only designate a site as eligible for designation.

9.  The National Historic Landmark program is administered by the National Park Service, a branch of the Department of the Interior. The National Park Service determines which properties meet NHL criteria and makes nomination recommendations after an owner notification process. [3] The Secretary of the Interior reviews nominations and, based on a set of predetermined criteria, makes a decision on NHL designation or a determination of eligibility for designation. [4] Both public and privately owned properties are designated as NHLs. This designation provides indirect, partial protection of the historic integrity of the properties, via tax incentives, grants, monitoring of threats, and other means. [3] Owners may object to the nomination of the property as a NHL. When this is the case the Secretary of the Interior can only designate a site as eligible for designation. [4]  NHLs are also included on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), historic properties that the National Park Service deems to be worthy of preservation. The primary difference between a NHL and a NRHP listing is that the NHLs are determined to have national significance, while other NRHP properties are deemed significant at the local or state level. [3] The NHLs in Alabama comprise 3% of the approximately 1178 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama.

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14.  was the 22 nd state in the USA it became a state on December 14, 1819. State Abbreviation - AL State Capital - Montgomery Largest City - Birmingham Area - 52,423 square miles [Alabama is the 30th biggest state in the USA] Population - 4,447,100 (as of 2000) [Alabama is the 23rd most populous state in the USA] Name for Residents - Alabamans Major Industries - agriculture (cotton, corn, peanuts, soybeans, poultry, and livestock), hydroelectric power, mining (coal, limestone, iron ore), steel-making Major Rivers - Tombigbee River, Alabama River, Tennessee River, Chattahoochee River Major Lakes -Guntersville Lake, Wilson Lake, Martin Lake, West Point Lake, Lewis Smith Lake Highest Point - Cheaha Mountain - 2407 feet, (734 m) above sea level Number of Counties - 67 Bordering States - Florida Georgia Mississippi Tennessee Bordering Body of Water - Gulf of Mexico Origin of the Name Alabama - Alabama means "tribal town" in the language of the local Creek Indians State Nickname - Heart of Dixie, "Yellowhammer State" State Motto - “ Dare Defend Our Rights State Song - Alabama Dinosaur Fossils Found in Alabama – Lophorhothon Alabama State Symbols and Emblems State Flag The official state flag of Alabama is called the "crimson cross of St. Andrew's," a red cross on a white background. This flag was adopted in 1895, and was patterned from the Confederate Battle Flag. This flag can be any type of rectangle (even a square) but the crimson bars must be six inches wide.  Animal Symbols: State Bird Yellowhammer  State Game Bird Wild Turkey (Meleagrisgallopavo  State Horse Racking horse  State Insect Monarch)  State Butterfly and State Mascot Eastern Tiger Swallowtail  State Saltwater Fish (Fighting) Tarpon  State Freshwater Fish Largemouth bass  State Amphibian Red Hills salamander  State Shell  State Fossil An extinct whale  Plant Symbols: State Flower Camellia (Camellia japonica )  State Wildflower Oak-leaf hydrangea  State Tree Southern longleaf pine (Pinus palustris)  State Nut Pecan

15.  free encyclopedia  Jump to: navigation, search  This article is about the University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa. For other uses, see University of Alabama (disambiguation).  The University of Alabama Established 1831 Type Public University Endowment $535,305,247 as of 9/30/2008 [1] President Dr. Robert E. Witt Academic staff 1,122 Students 30,232 [] Undergraduates 24,884 [2] Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Campus Urban (small city); 1,000 acres (4 km²) Athletics 19 Varsity Sports 25 Club Sports Colors Crimson & White Nickname Crimson Tide MastBig Al Affiliations Southeastern Conference (NCAA Division I) Website ua.edu The University of Alabama (also known as Alabama, UA, or colloquially as 'Bama) is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Founded in 1831, it is the flagship university of the University of Alabama System. Within Alabama, it is often called "the Capstone". UA is the senior and the largest in terms of enrollment of the state's major research universities, the others being rival Auburn University and fellow UA System institutions the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). []  The University of Alabama offers programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, Education Specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly-supported law school in Alabama is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, library and information studies, metallurgical engineering, music, languages, and social work.  As of fall 2010, Alabama has an enrollment of 30,232 students. Its president is Dr. Robert Witt. Under his leadership, the university has experienced significant growth, despite lower admission acceptance rates, and higher academic standards. The UA Honors Program has grown rapidly as well, with one in five freshmen now enrolled in UA’s Honors College. In fall 2007, these 1,065 scored in the top 2 percent nationally on the ACT. [3]