The Historic Oakleigh House is one of the largest T-shaped homes in Alabama. (Elizabeth Winsor / The Bama Buzz)

The Alabama Historical Commission is updating one of its resources that will likely appeal to history buffs and explorers across the state.

If you like searching through the state’s history and finding local historic landmarks, you may want to visit the AHC’s Historic Preservation Map for the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. The commission said it has made improvements including:

Searchable, detailed information on each site
Google street view for most locations
Updated documents and pictures

“I am thrilled to have these new features available to the public because now the state of Alabama has a detailed, complete and searchable GIS database of all the properties and historic districts associated with the Alabama Register which allows the public to better explore and learn about our state’s historic sites.”
~ GIS specialist Joseph Massey stated in AHC’s monthly newsletter

Marker — Iron Bowl marker on Birmingham Southside. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

The Historic Preservation Map allows you to search for any of the state’s historic sites either by name or address. If you just want to know what historic sites are around you, you can zoom in and click on any of the markers to learn more about each site.

“In keeping with our mission, this website and the maps and open data associated with it is designed to be an important tool in the preservation, research, and understanding of Alabama’s historic places for future generations.”
~ Alabama Historical Commission’s description of the map

Alabama V King — A historic marker. (Pat Byington / The Bama Buzz)

Wetumpka is one of the many places where you will find a trail of these historic sites and landmarks. In a short trip around Elmore County, you can find information on: