I was born and raised in the great state of Alabama!  Alabama is a southeastern state in the U.S. of A.  Are you familiar with Alabama?
I actually have been a few times, but I do not know much about its history
The nickname of Alabama is the "Yellowhammer State."  In fact, there are a chain of gas stations in and around Alabama called the Yellowhammer.  
When did Alabama become a state?  
The history of Alabama becoming a state is full and wonderful.  It all began around 1702 when the French colonists established Mobile.  It became the capital of French Louisiana.