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The state of Alabama was named after the river. The Alabama River was named by early European explorers after the Indian tribe that lived in the territory and first appeared in 1540 spelled as "Alibamu", "Alibamo" and even "Limamu" in the journals of the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto (c.1500-1542).
The origin of the name Alabama is thought to come from a combination of two Choctaw words; Alba and Amo. In Choctaw, "Alba" means vegetation, herbs, plants and "Amo" means gatherer or picker. "Vegetation gatherers" would be an apt description for the Alabama Indians who cleared much land for agricultural purposes.
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When was Alabama discovered?
Alabama was discovered in 1819
In what state is Alabama state university in?
... Alabama
Is auburn a state?
No, Auburn is a city in the state of Alabama.
What year was Alabama discovered?
1819
Is Alabama acuity or state?
Alabama is a state, not a city.
Which state has Montgomery as its capital?
It is the Capital of the US State of Alabama and a former Capital of the Confederate States of America.
Which state is a southern state Ohio Colorado or Alabama?
Alabama
Abbreviation for the state of Alabama?
The abbreviation for the state of Alabama is AL.
What is the name of Alabama?
The name of the state of Alabama is Alabama. The capitol of this state is Montgomery and this state is located in the southeastern part of the U.S.
What state is between mississipi and Georgia?
Alabama
Which state is Birmingham in?
Alabama.
What state would be condidered a southern state Ohio Colorado Alabama or Pennsylvania?
Alabama is a soouthern state.Only Alabama.
