Alabama became the fourth state to secede from the Union in 1861
Following the election of Abraham Lincoln, Alabama declared itself an independent 'Sovereign State' in 1861, becoming a pivotal player in the formation of the Confederate States of America.
On January 11, 1861, Alabama delegates gathered in Montgomery to pass the Ordinance of Secession, officially withdrawing from the Union. This act made Alabama the fourth state to leave, following South Carolina, Mississippi, and Florida as the nation spiraled toward civil war.
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