The history of Montgomery begins in the 16th century. The city originated from two Indian towns named Towasa and Ikanatchati. The city served as the capital of Alabama State. In 1540, Hernando De Soto, a European, came to the area along with his expedition and stayed there for about a week. A century later, an expedition from Carolina came across the Alabama River. In 1716, James McQueen, a Scottish trader, became a permanent resident of Montgomery. During this period, the Indian Reserve and West Florida divided the area and a boundary line was drawn which crosses the city.
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