To avoid the hustle and bustle of main highways, we Southerners enjoy taking the back roads. So, we designed The Backroads Tee Collection to illustrate the unique symbols and history of each state where some of our favorite country routes are located. Established in 1819 as the 22nd state to join the US, Alabama is popularly referred to as the Yellowhammer and Cotton State. These characteristics are highlighted on a rustic license plate design along with a map of the great state of Alabama.