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Welcome to Selma, Alabama.
Selma is a city in Alabama located on the banks of the Alabama River in Dallas County, Alabama, of which it is the county seat. As of the last census, the population of the city is 20,512. The city is known for the Selma to Montgomery marches, three civil rights marches that began in this city.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was a Baptist minister and American political activist who was the most famous leader of the American civil rights movement.
Native American lore states that Selma is built where Chief Tuskaloosa met with explorer DeSoto. The site was officially recorded in 1732 as Ecor Bienville, then later as the Moore's Bluff settlement. In 1820, Selma (meaning "high seat" or "throne") was incorporated. It was planned and named by future Vice President of the United States William R. King.
Selma was designated the Butterfly Capital of the World by the state legislature in an effort to stimulate the return of the butterflies in gardens around the city.
Selma boasts the state's largest historic district, over 1,250 structures. Excellent places to find the rich history of the city are Sturdivant Hall Museum, National Voting Rights Museum, Historic Water Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Street Historic Walking Tour, Old Depot Museum, Old Town Historic District, Vaughan-Smitherman Museum, Old Live Oak Cemetery and the Heritage Village. The arts and museums of the city include the Mira's Avon Fan Club House, Performing Arts Centre, and the Selma Art Guild Gallery.
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Local daily news in Selma:
Visually impaired voters count, too.
Parmie Woods was so discouraged at the thought of going to the poll, she thought about voting absentee.
Dawson gives case for permanent superintendent's position
Verdell Dawson, interim superintendent of Selma City Schools, made her case to take over the position on a permanent basis before the Selma City School Board on Wednesday.
Time to move forward
The Selma City Council has done its due diligence by holding a special meeting about the machines slated for use in the upcoming Aug.
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Places of interest:
Selmont-West Selmont, AL (2.9 miles), Orrville, AL (17.0 miles), White Hall, AL (22.5 miles), Marion, AL (25.1 miles), Autaugaville, AL (25.5 miles), Maplesville, AL (27.3 miles), Gordonville, AL (28.1 miles), Mosses, AL (29.2 miles).
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