Selma USA Postcard

Selma is a city of immense historical significance, located on the banks of the Alabama River. It is most famous for its central role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, particularly the 1965 marches for voting rights that began at the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge. Beyond its pivotal history, Selma contains one of the largest historic districts in Alabama, featuring thousands of structures ranging from antebellum mansions to early 20th-century commercial buildings. The city's location on the high bluffs of the river provides a dramatic and beautiful setting for its storied past.