when was alabama admitted to the union
In 1818, the federal government authorized Alabama Territory to set aside a township for the establishment of a seminary of learning.. President Monroe signed the enabling act for statehood on March 2, 1819 and Alabama was officially admitted to the Union on Dec. 14, 1819, and a second township added to the grant. On December 18, 1820, the seminary was established officially and named The University of the State of Alabama..