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Alabama's State Nicknames (unofficial):
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Alabama does not have an official nickname, but has been known as The Yellowhammer State since the civil war when a company of Alabama soldiers wore uniforms trimmed with yellow cloth and were nicknamed Yellowhammers. "Yellowhammer" is the common name given to the Northern flicker woodpecker (also the state bird of Alabama) because of the bright yellow feathers beneath its wings and tail. The Cotton StateAlabama is also called The Cotton State (Alabama is centrally located in the cotton belt and cotton production was a major influence in the growth and culture of the state). The Heart of DixieProbably the most familiar nickname for Alabama is The Heart of Dixie (originally because Montgomery was the first capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War). See Nicknames for all 50 states.
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Kid's Symbols & Emblem Index: Alabama Archives & History |
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State Nicknames - 50 States |
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State Symbols USA is a nonprofit organization promoting
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Alabama Symbols: |
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bird - game bird |
flag - seal |
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State Symbols USA on Facebook |
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Stars Fell on Alabama -
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