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13 Reasons Why Alabama Is The Most Underrated State In The U.S.

By Jennifer Young | Published November 20, 2015

Sure, Alabama is a wonderful place to live or visit, but somehow it’s still the most underrated state in the country. People think Alabama has nothing to offer, when in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Let’s take a look at 13 reasons why Alabama is the most underrated state in the country.

1. The state of Alabama has the BEST college football fans!

2. Alabama workers built the first rocket that launched humans to the moon.

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3. Alabama is home to the most beautiful state parks.

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4. Some of the most charming towns you'll ever visit are in Alabama.

5. Alabama introduced Mardi Gras to the Western World in Mobile in 1703 - 15 years before it began in Louisiana.

6. Alabama is home to beautiful majestic mountains...

...and gorgeous glistening lakes.

7. The first 911 call in the U.S. was made in Haleyville, Alabama on February 16, 1968.

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8. Alabama is the only U.S. state that has all of the natural resources needed to make iron and steel.

9. Scottsboro, Alabama is home to the Unclaimed Baggage Center - the only lost luggage store in the world.

10. In 1836, Alabama became the first U.S. state to declare Christmas a legal holiday.

11. Alabama is home to the Coon Dog Cemetery, which is the only cemetery of its kind in the world.

12. Magnolia Springs, Alabama is the only city in the U.S. with an all-water mail route.

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13. Alabama has produced several important inventions, including windshield wipers...

...and airbags.

What are some other things that make Alabama the most underrated state in the country?

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