1856
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1856 was 15 years before the founding of the City of Birmingham and the 37th year of Alabama statehood.
Events
- February 1: The East Alabama Male College was chartered.
- Southern University was founded in Greensboro, Hale County.
Business
- Alburto Martin opened a law practice in Elyton.
Individuals
- August 16: William C. Eubanks succeeded Richard Hudson as Jefferson County Sheriff.
- William Mudd was elected as circuit judge.
- An appointment to to the United States Military Academy was secured for John Pelham.
- Michael Tuomey resumed teaching after his legislative appropriation for a state geological survey expired.
- Samuel Ullman's father sent him to Louisville, Kentucky to attend a Jewish school
- Todd R. Wyatt succeeded William P. Reeves as Shelby County Sheriff.
Births
- April 5: Booker T. Washington, educator
- June 5: Rufus Rhodes, founder of The Birmingham News
- July 5: James Weatherly, attorney and Birmingham City Commissioner
- August 1: Benjamin Wyman, physician
Context
In 1856, the Taiping Rebellion continued.
Notable births in 1856 . Notable deaths included .
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