Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County was established in 1818, a
year before Alabama became a state. This area
was once claimed by both the Chickasaws and
Cherokees, necessitating a cession of territory
from each tribe before the settlement could be
established. Lauderdale County was named in
honor of Colonel James Lauderdale, who
served under Andrew Jackson during the Battle
of New Orleans (though he was never known to
have set foot in Lauderdale County). Four
Alabama Governors were born in Lauderdale.