Alabama has had five political capitals during its history. The first was the territorial capital in St. Stephens in 1817, followed by the state convention in Huntsville in 1819, then the first "permanent" capital in Cahaba in 1820. It was then moved to Tuscaloosa in 1826, until coming to rest in Montgomery in 1846. read more
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Montgomery is the capital city in Alabama. Based on population thelargest cities in Alabama are #1 Birmingham, and #2 Montgomery. read more