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Welcome to your free, online resource on Alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. This site offers articles on Alabama’s famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more. EOA was cited as a "Best of Free Reference" by the Library Journal, the library field's leading professional publication. For an introduction to EOA's content, please read historian Wayne Flynt's essay on Alabama. EOA editorial offices are hosted by the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.
Women's History Month Feature
The accomplishments of Alabama women resonate across the state, the nation, and the world. Three famous...
The accomplishments of Alabama women resonate across the state, the nation, and the world. Three famous...
Lewis Smith Lake and Dam
Smith Lake was created in 1961 by the Alabama Power Company as a result of the company's construction...
Smith Lake was created in 1961 by the Alabama Power Company as a result of the company's construction...
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a non-profit organization based in Montgomery that works to...
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a non-profit organization based in Montgomery that works to...