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For Yankees & Yawls Thank you for taking time to visit our site. Your input is very important to us; therefore, we welcome your comments and/or creative ideas.If you have anything to contribute to the isms of the Hillbilly Southern Dictionary, Southern Sayins, or Recipes, please submit them to dfree@otelco.net Hi ya'll! I'm happy that you all stopped by to visit. Here you will find a variety of pages to view about the south. I hope that you find something you like. It's my hope that I have written something somewhere that will lift your spirits, make you smile and that will leave you a little happier than you were when you stopped by. And maybe you can learn a little something about the south while you are here. So, grab a glass of iced cold tea and come on in and let's visit for awhile!! Grits & Cornbread, ya'll!! I am from the SOUTH and very proud of my heritage! I live in a small town called Oneonta in Alabama. ~ Alabama comes from the Creek language meaning tribal town. Oneonta (pronounced Oh-nee-ANH-tah) is an Indian name interpreted as "the place we seek", "the place of many rocks" or "where the rocks hang down. It is situated in the heart of beautiful Murphrees's Valley in the eastern part of Blount County. It was incorporated February 18, 1891 and became the county seat in 1897. The name was given the town by a superintendant, (William Newbold) of the L & N Railroad who named it after his hometown. He was reminded of the land and mountains around Oneonta, New York and so named this city after it. The pace is slow and the people are friendly! So, if ever you are in northern Alabam stop by and visit! I live close to Highland Lake on Streight Mt. which was named for Col. A.D. Streight. This mountain is part of the Appalachian mountain range. I was born in Birmingham but my roots are here in Blount County. From Blountsville, Cleveland to Oneonta. A County Older Than the State, BLOUNT COUNTY created Feb. 7, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature from lands ceded by Creek Indian Nation. It was named for Gov. Willie G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813-14. Jackson fought and won the Creek War. Creeks gave up half of their lands by Treaty of Ft. Jackson, 1814. Some of Jackson's men were the first settlers. County seat moved here in 1889. The Swann Covered Bridge Blount County is called the "Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama." We have so many covered bridges, the Easley Covered Bridge Built in 1927 it is the oldest covered bridge in the county. Located 3 miles west of Oneonta, AL and 1.5 miles off US 231, the 95-feet long bridge rests on the banks of Dubb Branch. The Swann Covered Bridge is a three-span bridge stretching 324-feet across the Locust Fork on the Warrior River. It is located one-mile west of Cleveland, AL off Alabama Hwy 79. Built in 1933, the 14-feet wide beauty stands 27-feet above the water.This is were my teenage years were spent, on the Black Warrior River. Bobbing in the shadow of the picturesque covered bridge, I always pause to admire the morning light, tracing the rocky crags of the towering 100-foot-high bluff.Located in northern Alabama, this scene still has the power to command my attention. The Swann Covered Bridge, is one of a handful of such bridges still in use in Alabama, marks the mid point of what is arguably the most popular whitewater run in the state. Then there is the Horton Mill Bridge 220 Ft. long, the structure is located 5 miles North of Oneonta, AL on AL 75. At 70 feet above the stream, it is the HIGHEST covered bridge above water in the nation! This is an awsome site! "When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come." -Leonardo da Vinci Other attractions in Blount County are Blount Counties Oldest Post Office~ The Brooksville Post Office was built in the 1890s and closed December 31st, 1966, now stands in Blountsville near the Freeman House Museum, on HWY 231 North of the city. Murphree's pioneer home~ Located at Palisades Park near Oneonta, AL. It was built in 1820 by an early settler, Daniel Murphree. Palisades Park~ Palisades Park is located atop Ebell Mountain about 5 miles north of Oneonta. The 83 acre facility was started in 1973. The first thing you notice is the breathtaking view of Streight Mountain as you stand atop 60 foot cliffs at 1,300 ft. elevation. The cliffs extend about a quarter mile across the park. Located in the center of Blount County, with a panoramic view of rolling hills and plateaus. It features two pioneer cabins, a pioneer school house, and farm museum. Pavilions and two conference halls are available. Palisades Park Blowing Caves~ There are numerous caverns in the county, some of which contain saltpetre. One belongs to that class called "blowing caves," in which the air takes an opposite course at different seasons of the year: blowing outward in summer, and inward in winter. Some of these caves were used by the aborigines as burial places, and their remains are yet found in them, with fragments of lead, nuts, shells, and trinkets. There are many other picturesque scenes and curiosities in Blount. Blount County Memorial Museum~ Dedicated to the memory of Blount Countians who served in wars. Artifacts relating to local history. Blount County Genealogical research material including family files available.Located at: 204 2nd St. North, Oneonta, AL Highland Lake ~Beautiful 500 acre lake. At 900 feet above sea level it is one of the highest lakes of its size in the southeast. It offers public boat ramps, fishing and swimming facilities. Inland Lake ~ This 5,000 acre fishing lake is considered to be one of the most challenging in North Alabama. The deep, clear water is home to almost every species of game fish. And not to mention the aligators! Spring Valley Beach ~ Offers fishing, family picnicking, a spring fed swimming pool, and water slide. Golf ~ Blount county is the home of three 18 hole golf courses and one 9 hole course. All four are open to the public. Three White Water Rivers~ Blackburn, Locust Fork and Mulberry. Blount county rivers are recognized as some of the better canoeing rivers in the southeast. Mulberry Fork~ Two major White Water events are held each year on the Mulberry Fork. The events are sanctioned by the American White Water Association. Locust Fork~ The Locust Fork White Water Classic is held each spring, this is sponsored by the American Canoe Association Dixie Division. The rivers are available to paddle boaters who can enjoy peace and quiet and beautiful scenery. Hang Gliding~ Is fast becoming a popular sport in Blount county. Hang glider enthusiasts fly from peaks on Streight Mountain and Walkers Gap, Warnick's Peak and Pine Mountain offer potential for expansion. Rappelling~Rappelling Blount county has many bluffs that are used for rappelling. Nature Lovers~ Blount county offers many nature trails, with beautiful scenes the year round. Multi-purpose Parks~ Each community in the county has parks that provide opportunities for outdoor sports of all kinds. Spelunking ~ Blount county has many caves that are explored by spelunkers. Exotic Pet Farm~ Circle M Western Ware & Exotic Pets is the home of fainting goats, llamas, emu, fallow deer, and Vietnamese potbelly pigs. It is also home to miniature ponies and a donkey. Swan & Daylily Farm ~ John & Jo Johnson on Easley Road are well known for their flowers and fowl. The Johnson's have between 150 and 200 varieties of daylilies. On the ponds and in the pens and cages and 32 species of wild ducks, six kinds of swans, 14 types of geese, plus pigeons. Wildflower Trails ~ Wildflower Trails located in Capps Cove with many species of native wilflowers. Ostrich & Emu Farm ~ Steve and Kathy Dade and Ralph and Oneta Rhea are the owners of the Locust Fork Ostrich & Emu Farm. Blount County's Rich Historical Past is indicated throughout the county by the placement of Historic Markers. Some were placed by the State of Alabama and others were contributed by our own Historical Society. This list will give you an idea of our past. BATTLE ROYAL ~ May 1, 1863 Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Col. Streight's column as it crossed Locust's swift waters, causing the Federals to make tremendous exertions to complete the movement, contributing thereby to Streight's eventual surrender of his entire command to Forrest some forty hours later and seventy-five miles distant from Battle Royal. (On Alabama Highway 26 at Royal near Blountsville). BLOUNT SPRINGS~ Famous Health Resort 1843 - 1914. Here fashionable ladies and gentlemen of the South vacationed with their families. (On Highway 1 at Blount Springs). The greatest variety of mineral waters is found at Blount Springs, in the southwestern part, sixteen springs, differing in a greater or less degree, rise through the rock within a circle a few hundred feet in diameter. Black, red, white, and sweet sulphur, limestone and chalvbeate waters, are all to be found at the place. "Freshness breathes from each silver spring, Whose scattered streams from granite basins burst, Leap into life, and sparkling woo your thirst." BLOUNTSVILLE~ 1820-1889 seat of Blount County, a county older than the state. Named for Tennessee Governor W. G. Blount who sent Andrew Jackson to aid Alabama settlers in Creek Indian War, 1812-1814, Indian Chief Bear Meat lived here at crossing of Old Indian trading paths. 1816 - Tennesseans began trading post here and called village Bear Meat Cabin. 1820 - name changed to Blountsville and made county seat. 1889 - County seat moved to Oneonta. (On highway 231 in yard of Blountsville Public Library). CHAMPION MINES~ John Hanby came in 1817 and found a rich seam of brown iron ore. Named Champion in 1882 when Henry DeBardeleben and James Sloss bought land and brought L & N Railroad causing county seat to be moved from Blountsville to Oneonta in 1889. Most ore was mined by Shook and Fletcher 1925-1967 from Champion & Taits Gap mines under E. N. Vandegrift, superintendent. Ore was shipped to Woodard, T.C.I. & Sloss furnaces in Birmingham and Republic in Gadsden. ( placed on highway 231 South at intersection with Champion Road across from entrance to Eastwood subdivision). EBENEZER HEARN ~ 1794-1862 Methodist Missionary. First Minister assigned to Alabama Territory by Tennessee Conference. Preached first sermon two blocks west at Bear Meat Cabin (present Blountsville) April 18, 1818. He later organized churches in Shelby, St. Clair, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Cataco (present Morgan) Counties: the beginning of Methodism in Central Alabama. (Located in front of Methodist Parsonage on highway 231, Blountsville). FEDERAL RAID ~ May 1, 1863 1 mile south Gen. N. B. Forrest captured wagon train and supplies of Col. Streight's raiders. Forrest continued his relentless pursuit eastward toward final capture of Streight. (On highway 231, just north of Blountsville). Here are some other interesting facts: Six flags have flown over Alabama: Spain, France, Great Britain, Confederate, Alabama and United States. The Alabama State Flag~ Though Alabama entered the Union in 1819, it wasn't until the state seceded from the Union in 1861 that Alabamans adopted a flag of their own. At the Secession Convention of January 11, 1861, distressed Alabama citizens decided to withdraw from the Union of the United States. At the same time, they adopted their own flag. Designed by a group of Montgomery women, the "Secession Convention Flag" became Alabama's first official flag. Because Alabama had left the union, the flag was often referred to as the "Republic of Alabama flag." The Republic of Alabama flag displayed a different scene on each side. On one side, the Goddess of Liberty is depicted holding an unsheathed sword in her right hand and a flag with one star in her left hand. The words "Independent Now and Forever" are arched above her head. On the other side of the flag is a cotton plant with a coiled rattlesnake. The rattlesnake had 15 rattles representing the slave states.Beneath the cotton plant are the Latin words : Noli Me Tangere, (Touch Me Not). Background is dark blue. The Republic of Alabama flag did not fly long. On February 10, 1861, one month after it was adopted, the flag was damaged in a severe storm and was moved to the Governor's office, never to fly over Alabama again.Without a flag of their own, Alabamans rallied under the flags of the Confederate States of America. From March 4, 1861 until April, 1865 one of two Confederate National Flags waved over Alabama soil. After the war, the flag of the United States was raised over the state. It flew until 1891 when Alabama finally decided on a design for a unique state flag. Four years later, on February 16, 1895, 76 years after being admitted to the Union, the Alabama Legislature authorized the "crimson cross of St. Andrew on a field of white" as its official flag in the Acts of Alabama. Reminiscent of the Confederate battle flag, it was designated that the crimson bars were not to be less than six inches broad and were to extend diagonally across the flag. Because Act 383 did not specify a particular format, the flag is sometimes depicted as a square and at other times depicted as a rectangle. For 140 years the crimson cross has flown proudly over the state of Alabama. Motto: Audemus jura nostra defendere "We Dare Defend Our Rights" Alabama is called "The Heart of Dixie" because of the $10 notes issued by the Citizens Bank of Louisiana before the Civil War. The notes bore the French word "dix" meaning 10, and eventually the South became Dixieland, with Alabama serving as the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Down here in the south, you all know we like to wave! You may think the Southern Belles are practicing for the Miss America pageant. Nope, just being friendly. We wave hello, we wave goodbye, and we wave just to let you know that we saw you. Whether you are driving through downtown or down a long country road, if anyone passes you, you can bet we will give you a wave. It's just the friendly thing to do! I'm The South I'm the Little Rock of Arkansas The Smokey Mountains and a cross-cut saw Louisiana cooking and a watermelon vine I'm a tall Georgia Pine And Georgia's on my mind I'm the Tennessee Waltz and all night sings The Florida sun and Silver Springs I'm Huck and Tom and the old folks at home I'm Clingman's Dome Why, I'm the stars that fell on Alabam I'm coffee in the morning And an old smoked ham I'm a Carolina moon, a dusty delta dawn Magnolias in Bloom I'm a thoroughbred grazing on Kentucky bluegrass I'm coon hounds, bird dogs and tea of sassafras I'm the Mississippi River as it rounds the bend I'm Gone With The Wind I'm hanging moss on a live oak tree Southern fried chicken and a cypress knee Why, I'm the birth of the blues in New Orleans The land of dreams And I'm a trout a' jumpin' in a cool clear stream I'm an antebellum home on the Natchez Trace A rusty plow on the old home place Azaleas a' blooming in beautiful Mobile I'm the Virgina Reel Derby Day in Louisville That Southern hospitality in Charleston and in Raleigh A Georgia peach, a cotton patch, Miami Beach I'm Dan'el Boon and Robert E. Lee The Seminole, Choctaw and the Cherokee Well, I'm everything good you've ever dreamed about Hush your mouth I Am The SOUTH Home News Southern Recipes My Home Town~Dixie Letters Sayins-n-Tales Southern Dictionary Grits & Cornbread! Links E-Mail Y'all be good now, ya heer? 355 DOWLOADABLE Printables!! Content Copyright Originals For You

Hi ya'll! I'm happy that you all stopped by to visit. Here you will find a variety of pages to view about the south. I hope that you find something you like. It's my hope that I have written something somewhere that will lift your spirits, make you smile and that will leave you a little happier than you were when you stopped by. And maybe you can learn a little something about the south while you are here. So, grab a glass of iced cold tea and come on in and let's visit for awhile!!

Grits & Cornbread, ya'll!! I am from the SOUTH and very proud of my heritage! I live in a small town called Oneonta in Alabama. ~ Alabama comes from the Creek language meaning tribal town. Oneonta (pronounced Oh-nee-ANH-tah) is an Indian name interpreted as "the place we seek", "the place of many rocks" or "where the rocks hang down. It is situated in the heart of beautiful Murphrees's Valley in the eastern part of Blount County. It was incorporated February 18, 1891 and became the county seat in 1897. The name was given the town by a superintendant, (William Newbold) of the L & N Railroad who named it after his hometown. He was reminded of the land and mountains around Oneonta, New York and so named this city after it.

The pace is slow and the people are friendly! So, if ever you are in northern Alabam stop by and visit!

I live close to Highland Lake on Streight Mt. which was named for Col. A.D. Streight. This mountain is part of the Appalachian mountain range. I was born in Birmingham but my roots are here in Blount County. From Blountsville, Cleveland to Oneonta. A County Older Than the State, BLOUNT COUNTY created Feb. 7, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature from lands ceded by Creek Indian Nation. It was named for Gov. Willie G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813-14. Jackson fought and won the Creek War. Creeks gave up half of their lands by Treaty of Ft. Jackson, 1814. Some of Jackson's men were the first settlers. County seat moved here in 1889.

The Swann Covered Bridge

Blount County is called the "Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama." We have so many covered bridges, the Easley Covered Bridge Built in 1927 it is the oldest covered bridge in the county. Located 3 miles west of Oneonta, AL and 1.5 miles off US 231, the 95-feet long bridge rests on the banks of Dubb Branch. The Swann Covered Bridge is a three-span bridge stretching 324-feet across the Locust Fork on the Warrior River. It is located one-mile west of Cleveland, AL off Alabama Hwy 79. Built in 1933, the 14-feet wide beauty stands 27-feet above the water.This is were my teenage years were spent, on the Black Warrior River.

Bobbing in the shadow of the picturesque covered bridge, I always pause to admire the morning light, tracing the rocky crags of the towering 100-foot-high bluff.Located in northern Alabama, this scene still has the power to command my attention. The Swann Covered Bridge, is one of a handful of such bridges still in use in Alabama, marks the mid point of what is arguably the most popular whitewater run in the state. Then there is the Horton Mill Bridge 220 Ft. long, the structure is located 5 miles North of Oneonta, AL on AL 75. At 70 feet above the stream, it is the HIGHEST covered bridge above water in the nation! This is an awsome site!

"When you put your hand in a flowing stream,
you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come."
-Leonardo da Vinci

Other attractions in Blount County are Blount Counties Oldest Post Office~ The Brooksville Post Office was built in the 1890s and closed December 31st, 1966, now stands in Blountsville near the Freeman House Museum, on HWY 231 North of the city.

Murphree's pioneer home~ Located at Palisades Park near Oneonta, AL. It was built in 1820 by an early settler, Daniel Murphree.

Palisades Park~ Palisades Park is located atop Ebell Mountain about 5 miles north of Oneonta. The 83 acre facility was started in 1973. The first thing you notice is the breathtaking view of Streight Mountain as you stand atop 60 foot cliffs at 1,300 ft. elevation. The cliffs extend about a quarter mile across the park. Located in the center of Blount County, with a panoramic view of rolling hills and plateaus. It features two pioneer cabins, a pioneer school house, and farm museum. Pavilions and two conference halls are available.

Palisades Park

Blowing Caves~ There are numerous caverns in the county, some of which contain saltpetre. One belongs to that class called "blowing caves," in which the air takes an opposite course at different seasons of the year: blowing outward in summer, and inward in winter. Some of these caves were used by the aborigines as burial places, and their remains are yet found in them, with fragments of lead, nuts, shells, and trinkets. There are many other picturesque scenes and curiosities in Blount.

Blount County Memorial Museum~ Dedicated to the memory of Blount Countians who served in wars. Artifacts relating to local history. Blount County Genealogical research material including family files available.Located at: 204 2nd St. North, Oneonta, AL

Highland Lake ~Beautiful 500 acre lake. At 900 feet above sea level it is one of the highest lakes of its size in the southeast. It offers public boat ramps, fishing and swimming facilities.

Inland Lake ~ This 5,000 acre fishing lake is considered to be one of the most challenging in North Alabama. The deep, clear water is home to almost every species of game fish. And not to mention the aligators!

Spring Valley Beach ~ Offers fishing, family picnicking, a spring fed swimming pool, and water slide.

Golf ~ Blount county is the home of three 18 hole golf courses and one 9 hole course. All four are open to the public.

Three White Water Rivers~ Blackburn, Locust Fork and Mulberry. Blount county rivers are recognized as some of the better canoeing rivers in the southeast.

Mulberry Fork~ Two major White Water events are held each year on the Mulberry Fork. The events are sanctioned by the American White Water Association.

Locust Fork~ The Locust Fork White Water Classic is held each spring, this is sponsored by the American Canoe Association Dixie Division. The rivers are available to paddle boaters who can enjoy peace and quiet and beautiful scenery.

Hang Gliding~ Is fast becoming a popular sport in Blount county. Hang glider enthusiasts fly from peaks on Streight Mountain and Walkers Gap, Warnick's Peak and Pine Mountain offer potential for expansion.

Rappelling~Rappelling Blount county has many bluffs that are used for rappelling.

Nature Lovers~ Blount county offers many nature trails, with beautiful scenes the year round.

Multi-purpose Parks~ Each community in the county has parks that provide opportunities for outdoor sports of all kinds.

Spelunking ~ Blount county has many caves that are explored by spelunkers.

Exotic Pet Farm~ Circle M Western Ware & Exotic Pets is the home of fainting goats, llamas, emu, fallow deer, and Vietnamese potbelly pigs. It is also home to miniature ponies and a donkey.

Swan & Daylily Farm ~ John & Jo Johnson on Easley Road are well known for their flowers and fowl. The Johnson's have between 150 and 200 varieties of daylilies. On the ponds and in the pens and cages and 32 species of wild ducks, six kinds of swans, 14 types of geese, plus pigeons.

Wildflower Trails ~ Wildflower Trails located in Capps Cove with many species of native wilflowers.

Ostrich & Emu Farm ~ Steve and Kathy Dade and Ralph and Oneta Rhea are the owners of the Locust Fork Ostrich & Emu Farm.

Blount County's Rich Historical Past is indicated throughout the county by the placement of Historic Markers. Some were placed by the State of Alabama and others were contributed by our own Historical Society. This list will give you an idea of our past.

BATTLE ROYAL ~ May 1, 1863 Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Col. Streight's column as it crossed Locust's swift waters, causing the Federals to make tremendous exertions to complete the movement, contributing thereby to Streight's eventual surrender of his entire command to Forrest some forty hours later and seventy-five miles distant from Battle Royal. (On Alabama Highway 26 at Royal near Blountsville).

BLOUNT SPRINGS~ Famous Health Resort 1843 - 1914. Here fashionable ladies and gentlemen of the South vacationed with their families. (On Highway 1 at Blount Springs). The greatest variety of mineral waters is found at Blount Springs, in the southwestern part, sixteen springs, differing in a greater or less degree, rise through the rock within a circle a few hundred feet in diameter. Black, red, white, and sweet sulphur, limestone and chalvbeate waters, are all to be found at the place.

"Freshness breathes from each silver spring, Whose scattered streams from granite basins burst, Leap into life, and sparkling woo your thirst."

BLOUNTSVILLE~ 1820-1889 seat of Blount County, a county older than the state. Named for Tennessee Governor W. G. Blount who sent Andrew Jackson to aid Alabama settlers in Creek Indian War, 1812-1814, Indian Chief Bear Meat lived here at crossing of Old Indian trading paths. 1816 - Tennesseans began trading post here and called village Bear Meat Cabin. 1820 - name changed to Blountsville and made county seat. 1889 - County seat moved to Oneonta. (On highway 231 in yard of Blountsville Public Library).

CHAMPION MINES~ John Hanby came in 1817 and found a rich seam of brown iron ore. Named Champion in 1882 when Henry DeBardeleben and James Sloss bought land and brought L & N Railroad causing county seat to be moved from Blountsville to Oneonta in 1889. Most ore was mined by Shook and Fletcher 1925-1967 from Champion & Taits Gap mines under E. N. Vandegrift, superintendent. Ore was shipped to Woodard, T.C.I. & Sloss furnaces in Birmingham and Republic in Gadsden. ( placed on highway 231 South at intersection with Champion Road across from entrance to Eastwood subdivision).

EBENEZER HEARN ~ 1794-1862 Methodist Missionary. First Minister assigned to Alabama Territory by Tennessee Conference. Preached first sermon two blocks west at Bear Meat Cabin (present Blountsville) April 18, 1818. He later organized churches in Shelby, St. Clair, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Cataco (present Morgan) Counties: the beginning of Methodism in Central Alabama. (Located in front of Methodist Parsonage on highway 231, Blountsville).

FEDERAL RAID ~ May 1, 1863 1 mile south Gen. N. B. Forrest captured wagon train and supplies of Col. Streight's raiders. Forrest continued his relentless pursuit eastward toward final capture of Streight. (On highway 231, just north of Blountsville).

Here are some other interesting facts:

Six flags have flown over Alabama: Spain, France, Great Britain, Confederate, Alabama and United States.

The Alabama State Flag~ Though Alabama entered the Union in 1819, it wasn't until the state seceded from the Union in 1861 that Alabamans adopted a flag of their own. At the Secession Convention of January 11, 1861, distressed Alabama citizens decided to withdraw from the Union of the United States. At the same time, they adopted their own flag. Designed by a group of Montgomery women, the "Secession Convention Flag" became Alabama's first official flag. Because Alabama had left the union, the flag was often referred to as the "Republic of Alabama flag." The Republic of Alabama flag displayed a different scene on each side.

On one side, the Goddess of Liberty is depicted holding an unsheathed sword in her right hand and a flag with one star in her left hand. The words "Independent Now and Forever" are arched above her head. On the other side of the flag is a cotton plant with a coiled rattlesnake. The rattlesnake had 15 rattles representing the slave states.Beneath the cotton plant are the Latin words : Noli Me Tangere, (Touch Me Not). Background is dark blue.

The Republic of Alabama flag did not fly long. On February 10, 1861, one month after it was adopted, the flag was damaged in a severe storm and was moved to the Governor's office, never to fly over Alabama again.Without a flag of their own, Alabamans rallied under the flags of the Confederate States of America. From March 4, 1861 until April, 1865 one of two Confederate National Flags waved over Alabama soil.

After the war, the flag of the United States was raised over the state. It flew until 1891 when Alabama finally decided on a design for a unique state flag.
Four years later, on February 16, 1895, 76 years after being admitted to the Union, the Alabama Legislature authorized the "crimson cross of St. Andrew on a field of white" as its official flag in the Acts of Alabama. Reminiscent of the Confederate battle flag, it was designated that the crimson bars were not to be less than six inches broad and were to extend diagonally across the flag. Because Act 383 did not specify a particular format, the flag is sometimes depicted as a square and at other times depicted as a rectangle. For 140 years the crimson cross has flown proudly over the state of Alabama.

Motto: Audemus jura nostra defendere "We Dare Defend Our Rights"

Alabama is called "The Heart of Dixie" because of the $10 notes issued by the Citizens Bank of Louisiana before the Civil War. The notes bore the French word "dix" meaning 10, and eventually the South became Dixieland, with Alabama serving as the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Down here in the south, you all know we like to wave! You may think
the Southern Belles are practicing for the Miss America pageant. Nope,
just being friendly. We wave hello, we wave goodbye, and we wave just
to let you know that we saw you. Whether you are driving through downtown or
down a long country road, if anyone passes you, you can bet we will
give you a wave. It's just the friendly thing to do!

I'm The South

I'm the Little Rock of Arkansas
The Smokey Mountains and a cross-cut saw
Louisiana cooking and a watermelon vine
I'm a tall Georgia Pine
And Georgia's on my mind
I'm the Tennessee Waltz and all night sings
The Florida sun and Silver Springs
I'm Huck and Tom and the old folks at home
I'm Clingman's Dome

Why, I'm the stars that fell on Alabam
I'm coffee in the morning
And an old smoked ham
I'm a Carolina moon, a dusty delta dawn
Magnolias in Bloom
I'm a thoroughbred grazing on Kentucky bluegrass
I'm coon hounds, bird dogs and tea of sassafras
I'm the Mississippi River as it rounds the bend
I'm Gone With The Wind
I'm hanging moss on a live oak tree
Southern fried chicken and a cypress knee
Why, I'm the birth of the blues in New Orleans
The land of dreams
And I'm a trout a' jumpin' in a cool clear stream
I'm an antebellum home on the Natchez Trace
A rusty plow on the old home place
Azaleas a' blooming in beautiful Mobile
I'm the Virgina Reel
Derby Day in Louisville
That Southern hospitality in Charleston
and in Raleigh
A Georgia peach, a cotton patch, Miami Beach
I'm Dan'el Boon and Robert E. Lee
The Seminole, Choctaw and the Cherokee
Well, I'm everything good
you've ever dreamed about
Hush your mouth
I Am The SOUTH

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