When Thomas Hill came to Alabama Territory in 1816, he brought the adopted child with him.

Saffold served in the legislature of the Alabama Territory in 1818.

It was the territorial capital of the Alabama Territory.

Following Mississippi statehood in 1817, the Alabama Territory was established.

In 1817 it was part of the Alabama Territory.

At this time, the area was part of Alabama Territory.

Starting on January 29, 1818, Alabama Territory sent a non-voting delegate to the House.

On March 3, 1817, the Alabama Territory was created.

The city was included in the Alabama Territory in 1817, after Mississippi gained statehood.

December 14, 1819 Alabama Territory was admitted as the 22nd state, Alabama.