Montgomery County Travel Guide

Alabama

Alabama State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama. Founded less than two years after the end of the Civil War as the Lincoln Normal School in Marion, Alabama, it is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. Nine ex-slaves, Joey Pinch, Thomas Speed, Nickolas Dale, James Childs, Thomas Lee, John Freeman, Nathan Levert, David Harris, and Alexander H. Curtis, made up the first Board of Trustees. Under their guidance, the black and white community of Marion raised five hundred dollars to buy land for the school’s campus.
Alabama State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama. Founded less than two years after the end of the Civil War as the Lincoln Normal School in Marion, Alabama, it is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. Nine ex-slaves, Joey Pinch, Thomas Speed, Nickolas Dale, James Childs, Thomas Lee, John Freeman, Nathan Levert, David Harris, and Alexander H. Curtis, made up the first Board of Trustees. Under their guidance, the black and white community of Marion raised five hundred dollars to buy land for the school’s campus.
Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama
Almost make it seem as if you are in old Europe, but this beautiful fountain dating back to 1885 stands in atop an artesian well in the center of old town Montgomery, AL. Barely noticeable Directly behind and less than a mile past the fountain is the Alabama State Capitol.
A very nice downtown area. I passed through during the holidays so it was rather lonely. I wonder what it looks like on a regular day.

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Montgomery featuring night scenes, modern architecture and a hotel
Montgomery
Known for Historical, Casinos and Rivers
Trip time! Discover the casinos, monuments and riverfront in Montgomery.

Reasons to visit

  • Riverfront Park
  • Alabama State University
  • Maxwell Air Force Base
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Dexter Avenue leads to the classic statehouse in downtown Montgomery Alabama
Hope Hull
Known for Natural parks
Hope Hull awaits: its parks and more!
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Pike Road
Pike Road
Head to EastChase Shopping Mall and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts—just two of the sights around Pike Road.
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Ramer
Ramer
During your stay in Ramer, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
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Mathews
Mathews
Head to EastChase Shopping Mall and Creek Casino Montgomery—just two of the sights around Mathews.
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Lapine
Lapine
Head to Priesters Pecans and Alabama Safari Park—just two of the sights around Lapine.
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