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Montgomery Essential Info
Overview
Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Oct-May
Current Time
Current Weather
73 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Dr. Martin L. King was the pastor of the Dexter Ave. Baptist church in Montgomery from 1954 until 1960.
- The world's first Electric Trolley System was introduced in Montgomery in 1886.
- Nathaniel Adams Cole, also known as Nat King Cole, a legendary singer and entertainer, was born in Montgomery.
- Montgomery is home to the baseball team called the Montgomery Biscuits.
- The first open heart surgery was performed in Montgomery in 1902 by Dr. Luther Leonidas Hill, who was a native of the city, and his patient survived both a stab wound and the surgery.
Popular Foods
- Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
- Barbecue
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