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Alabama Civil War Battlefield Map __ Static map of Alabama battlefields. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/alabama/alcivmap.htm

Alabama Civil War Camps __ A list of camps along with some annotation. - From history-sites.com - http://history-sites.com/~kjones/ALcamps.html

Alabama Civil War Map of Battles ___An excellent reference maps, links to text pages, a text history and graphics depicting state flags and crests during the Civil War. - Illustrated - From the National Park Service and the U.S. Library of Congress -
http://americancivilwar.com/statepic/al.html

Alabama Civil War Roots __ Good collection of resources. - From rootsweb.ancestry.com - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alcwroot/

Alabama Civil War Soldiers Database, search page __ Searchable database of Alabama Civil War veterans. - From alabama.gov - http://www.archives.alabama.gov/civilwar/search.cfm

Alabama Civil War Trails ___This page leads off with a map showing historic sites related to Civil War events and people in Alabama. Below the map you'll find bits of information about the places which correspond to the color-coded numbers on the map. - Illustrated - From Steven Cone - http://americancivilwar.50megs.com/AlaCWSites.html

Alabama in the Civil War __ "Information on Alabama history, American Civil War genealogy, military units, and participation of the state of Alabama during the Civil War." - From about.com - http://huntsville.about.com/od/civilwar/Alabama_in_the_Civil_War.htm

Alabama Joins Civil War ___The information provided here comes from the January 5, 1861 edition of Harper's Weekly. - Illustrated - From the Robert E. Lee Historical Preservation Initiative - http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/Alabama_secession.htm

Alabama's Civil War Fighting Units __ You will find unit information about the Alabama Infantry, Alabama Cavalry and Alabama Artillery. - From civilwarhome.com - http://www.civilwarhome.com/alaunits.htm

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Civil War in Alabama __ A very good overview of Alabama's role in the Civil War. A good place to begin a research project. - illustrated - From encyclopediaofalabama.org - http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/face/Article.jsp?id=h-1429

Consolidated Alabama Civil War Regiments __ List of consolidations of Alabama Civil War regiments. - From osu.edu - http://ehistory.osu.edu/uscw/features/regimental/alabama/confederate/consol.cfm

Constitution of Alabama, January 7, 1861___In 1861, Alabama revised its constitution to declare itself a 'Sovereign and Independent state' -- no longer a part of the country known as the United States of America. You can read the complete text of the document here. - Illustrated - From the Avalon Project, Yale Law School - http://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/ala1861.asp

Decatur Alabama Civil War ___"Decatur was a focal point during the Civil War, and much information is displayed on story boards throughout the city. The following information was extracted from those story boards and from a brochure available at the Visitor Center. All pictures can be enlarged by clicking your mouse on them." - Illustrated - From Images From Nostalgiaville - http://travel.nostalgiaville.com/Alabama/Decatur/decatur%20civil%20war.htm

Experience Fort Morgan - A Piece of Alabama Civil War History! __ A brief overview of the fort. - illustrated - From hiltongardeninn.hilton.com - http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/hotelpromo.jhtml?ctyhocn=ORBHHGI&promo=ORBHHGI_Attraction_fort

Home Counties Of Alabama Units __ You will find an alphabetical List of Counties and the Units that drew volunteers from that county. Also, a Numeric/Alphabetical listing of Units and the Counties where soldiers were Recruited. - From rootsweb.ancestry.com - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alcwroot/homco1.htm

Tannehill Historical State Park ___"Information about the birthplace of the Birmingham iron industry and an ironworks that was vital to the South's war effort. Includes a map to the park, photos, and extensive historical information about the site." - Illustrated - From Tannehill Historical State Park - http://www.tannehill.org/

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