Author Harper Lee was originally going to be a lawyer like her father and studied law in Alabama before dropping out to pursue writing by moving to New York City.
Tag: Alabama
Fun Fact: The Nations That Owned Alabama
The soil of what is now modern day Alabama switched hands many times. The Spanish were the first Europeans to own land, for which the French later acquired. The British took it from the French and England lost it after the American Revolution.
Fun Fact: Oldest City in Alabama
The oldest city in Alabama is Mobile and it was actually founded by French colonists. It was once the capital of French Louisiana.
Fun Fact: Yellowhammer State
Alabama is sometimes known as the Yellowhammer state, which is from their state bird.
(Not So) Fun Fact: Alabama’s Governor Allowing Christians To Discriminate in Adoption
Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill that allowed faith-based adoption agencies to fully discriminate against gay couple.