The Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion in Tuscaloosa has 2,125 rooms. The restored USS Alabama, a World War II battleship, is permanently harbored in Mobile Bay as a tourist attraction. The attraction also includes the USS Drum, a World War II submarine and military aircraft. Major Industries Top of Page Manufacturing includes electronics, iron and steel production, plastics and paper products. Natural resources include iron, oil, coal and timber.
Agriculture includes chicken, corn, cotton and peanuts.
Historical Highlights Top of Page Originally home to many indian tribes, it was first settled by the Spanish in 1540. Later both the French and English settled in the area. During the Civil War , the Alabama State Capital served as the first Confederate government office and still has the first White House of the Confederacy. Alabama played a major role in the civil rights movement. Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement.