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Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, [1] in the Black Belt region of south central Alabama and extending to the west. Located on the banks of the Alabama River, the city has a population of 17,971 as of the 2020 census. [3] About 80% of the population is African-American. Selma was a trading center and market town during the ...
The geography of Alabama describes a state in the Southeastern United States in North America. It extends from high mountains to low valleys and sandy beaches. Alabama is 30th in size and borders four U.S. states: Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. It also borders the Gulf of Mexico.
Dallas County, Alabama. Dallas County Courthouse in Selma. Built in 1901, it was given an extensive modern makeover in 1960. Dallas County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, its population was 38,462. [1] The county seat is Selma. [2]
Alabama (/ ˌ æ l ə ˈ b æ m ə / AL-ə-BAM-ə) [9] is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area [10] and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states. [11]
Sumter County is a county located in the west central portion of Alabama. [1] At the 2020 census, the population was 12,345. [2] Its county seat is Livingston. [3] Its name is in honor of General Thomas Sumter of South Carolina. [1] The University of West Alabama is in Livingston.
The Old Town Historic District is a 323-acre (131 ha) historic district in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. It is bounded by U.S. Route 80, Broad and Franklin streets, and Dallas and Selma avenues. The boundaries were increased on December 15, 2003. The district includes examples of the Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival ...
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Route. Length. 54 mi (87 km) Surface. Asphalt. The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail is a 54-mile (87 km) National Historic Trail in Alabama. It commemorates and marks the journey of the participants of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches in support of the Voting Rights Act.
The Riverview Historic District is an 86-acre (35 ha) historic district in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. It is bounded by Selma Avenue, Satterfield and Lapsley streets, and the Alabama River. The district includes examples of the Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, American Craftsman, and several Queen Anne styles (Stick, Eastlake, and Shingle).