“The dome was elevated in such a way to be seen ... being in the old State Capitol of Alabama.” The fire began in the afternoon on Aug. 22, 1923, destroying the capitol and the new addition.

CAHAWBA, Ala. (WSFA) - 200 years ago on April 5, 1825, American Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette visited Alabama’s state capital. It was a part of a nationwide tour to celebrate 50 ...