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On 14 Decenber 1819 it became the 22nd US State.
Either way can be used, though some unsaid rules do apply. It is usually left uncapitalized when referring commonly to it, such as "My sister is on a trip to the state of Alabama. It is usually...
Alabama was named after the Alabama River. The Alabama River was named after a tribe of Native Americans called the Alibamu.
There are 105 state Representatives in Alabama's legislature.
Alabama is the 22nd US State.