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Cahaba River

river, United States
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Cahaba River
Cahaba River The Cahaba River, a tributary of the Alabama River, central Alabama.

The Cahaba River is a significant waterway in Alabama, United States. It is the chief tributary of the Alabama River, joining it southwest of Selma. The Cahaba River itself flows through Dallas county, where it meets the Alabama River at the site of the historic village of Cahaba. This village, founded in 1819, served as Alabama's first capital before floods and other factors led to its decline. The Cahaba River's drainage area is part of the larger Alabama River system, which plays a crucial role in the economic development of the state.12

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