William Wyatt Bibb, First Governor of Alabama
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Marker for William Wyatt Bibb who was the first Governor of Alabama and the only Governor of Alabama Territory.
Waymark Code: WMDEG2
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2012
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Alabama became a state on December 14, 1819. Bibb was elected governor, defeating Marmaduke Williams. One of the major issues of the campaign was the location of the state capital.
Bibb's primary duties were establishing the state government. Huntsville was the first capital. In 1820, the capital was moved to Cahawba (near Selma) followed by moves to Tuscaloosa in 1826, and Montgomery in 1846.
Bibb was actively involved in the preparations to make Cahaba the seat of government and oversaw the laying of streets and the construction of buildings.
Bibb did not live to see Cahaba installed as the state capital.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 12/14/1819
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