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Orrville, Alabama
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Old Cahawba served as Alabama's state capital from 1820 to 1826 before the capital was moved to Tuscaloosa.
After the Civil War, Old Cahawba was largely abandoned, earning it the title of Alabama's most famous ghost town.
The site is rich with archaeological finds, including remnants of antebellum structures and Native American artifacts.
The town was designed in a grid pattern with wide streets, a layout that was quite advanced for its time.
Located at the confluence of the Cahaba and Alabama Rivers, it was a bustling hub for cotton trade in the 19th century.
The town was used as a Confederate prison known as Castle Morgan, holding Union soldiers during the Civil War.
The park is part of the Alabama Birding Trails, attracting bird enthusiasts with its diverse avian population.
The cemetery contains graves dating back to the early 19th century, offering insights into the lives of its former residents.
