The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The route is also designated as a National Scenic Byway/All-American Road.
The summers can be hot and humid with the average high near 95 and lows near 65. The winters are mild with the daily average high in the mid 50's and lows near 32.
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In 1961, the population of Dallas County was 57% Black, but of the 15,000 Blacks old enough to vote, only 130 were registered which represented less than 1% of the eligible voters.