Alabama River

The Alabama River, in the U.S. state of Alabama, is formed by the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers, which unite about 6 miles (10 km) north of Montgomery.

The river flows west to Selma, then southwest until, about 45 miles (72 km) from Mobile, it unites with the Tombigbee, forming the Mobile and Tensaw rivers, which discharge into Mobile Bay.

Read more about Alabama River:  Description, Lock & Dams, Gallery

Famous quotes containing the words alabama and/or river:

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    —Langston Hughes (20th century)

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    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)