Cahaba
Cahaba, also spelled Cahawba, was the first permanent state capital of Alabama, United States, from 1820 to 1825. Visitors find it 7 mi southwest of Selmont-West Selmont. 1818 is when its story starts.
An ancient site, 7 mi southwest of Selmont-West Selmont
Places to stay 2.0 miles away
Blackwell Bend Hunting Lodge is 2.0 miles away; Alabama River Lodge (2.9 mi) is close too. 2 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 81 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Established in 1818
Cahaba dates from 1818. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
The weather near Cahaba shifts through the year, as below.
Cahaba
Cahaba, also spelled Cahawba, was the first permanent state capital of Alabama, United States, from 1820 to 1825. It was the county seat of Dallas County, Alabama until 1866. Located at the confluence of the Alabama and Cahaba rivers, the town endured regular seasonal flooding.
The state legislature moved the capital to Tuscaloosa in 1826. After Cahaba suffered another major flood in 1865, the state legislature moved the county seat northeast to Selma, which was better situated.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Established
- 1818
- Area
- 853 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 14K a year
Stay near Cahaba
There are 2 places to stay inside 4 miles. The first to try is Blackwell Bend Hunting Lodge, 2.0 miles away.
Places to stay within 4 miles
- 1Blackwell Bend Hunting Lodgelodge or cabins · 2.0 mi northeastDirections
- 2Alabama River Lodgelodge or cabins · 2.9 mi eastDirections
- 3Glass Onion Suiteshotel · 4.0 mi northDirections
- 4Six Mile Creek Parkcampground · 5.4 mi northeastDirections
- 5Craig motelmotel · 7.1 mi northeastDirections
- 6St. James Hotelhotel · 7.9 mi northeastDirections
Compare 8 towns to stay in
| Town | From Cahaba | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 11 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 16,077 | $97K | D |
| Selmont-West Selmont | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 1 motel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 2,150 | $69K | — |
| Valley Grande | 12 mi north | 20 min | 2 2 RV parks | 3,903 | $133K | — |
| Orrville | 8 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 140 | $102K | — |
| Marion | 25 mi northwest | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,602 | $109K | — |
| Boykin 43% vacation homes | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 239 | — | — |
| Camden | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 3 2 motels · 1 RV park | 1,646 | $132K | — |
| White Hall | 23 mi east | 35 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 753 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Cahaba
These well-known sights sit within 67 miles.
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaBryant–Denny Stadium
46 mi MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and Justice
57 mi Ancient siteMoundville Archaeological Site
47 mi LandmarkCivil Rights Memorial
46 mi MuseumThe Legacy Museum46 mi LandmarkMothers of Gynecology Monument
8 mi MuseumNational Voting Rights Museum58 mi MuseumHeart of Dixie Railroad MuseumPhoto credits
Bryant–Denny Stadium: Joel יוֹאֵל, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Moundville Archaeological Site: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Civil Rights Memorial: Colin Mutchler from Brooklyn, United States, CC BY 2.0 · The Legacy Museum: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Voting Rights Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Cahaba: the answers
What town is Cahaba near?
Selmont-West Selmont, AL, about 7 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Cahaba?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to Cahaba?
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM), about 41 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 88 miles.
What hotels are near Cahaba?
Blackwell Bend Hunting Lodge (2.0 mi), Alabama River Lodge (2.9 mi) and Glass Onion Suites (4.0 mi). 2 places to stay are within 4 miles.
Word from Selmont-West Selmont
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.