Alabama the Beautiful

Research Websites:

http://www.alabama.gov

http://www.alabama.state-park.org

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  1. When was Alabama admitted to the United States?  (Hint:  There were 2 dates)

 

  1. In 10,000 BC-700 BC,  Paleo Indians lived in this cave in Jackson County.

 

  1. What famous explorer first wrote about Alabama during his expedition of 1540?

 

  1. When was Blount County established?  This is the county that Susan Moore Elementary School is located in.

 

  1. Name the river that flows through the center of Blount County. 

 

  1. The capital of Alabama is located in what city?

 

  1. Who was the only female governor for the state of Alabama?

 

  1. What famous deaf and blind person is a native of Alabama.  Her first spoken word was “water.”

 

  1. How many judges make up the Alabama Supreme Court?   What is the official title of the head judge?

 

  1. How much did the original Governor’s Mansion cost?  What was the original name for the house?

 

  1. Birmingham, Alabama’s largest city, has a huge statue overlooking the city.  What is the name of this statue.? What is it made of?

 

  1. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is located in this Alabama city.

 

  1. What famous Alabama clergyman spoke these words:  “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

 

  1. Which states border Alabama?

 

  1. What city in Alabama opened the US’s first wave pool?

 

  1. Name two popular Gulf Coast Beaches in Alabama?

 

  1. A camp for kids that teaches about space is located in Huntsville?  When did this camp officially open?

 

  1. How many State Parks are located in Alabama?

 

  1. The Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame is located on the campus of Judson College.  In what city is Judson located?

 

  1. Which famous governor was the victim of an assassination attempt during his run for President?

 

Good Luck in researching our state!