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Limestone County, Alabama

Limestone County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area. It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. Its name comes from Limestone Creek, a local stream. As of the 2010 census, the county's population was 82,782. Its county seat is Athens.

Located at 34.803, -86.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1818 establishments in the United States, Populated places established in 1818, Alabama counties, Limestone County, Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Elkmont, Alabama

Elkmont is a town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 470.

Located at 34.9303, -86.9772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Towns in Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Mooresville, Alabama

Mooresville is a town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States, located southeast of the intersection of Interstates 565 and 65, and north of Wheeler Lake. The town is between Huntsville and Decatur, and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area; its population as of the 2000 census is 59.

Located at 34.6269, -86.8811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Towns in Alabama, Populated places established in 1818, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, National Register of Historic Places in Limestone County, Alabama, Historic districts in Alabama

Saturn IB

The Saturn IB (pronounced "one B", also known as the Uprated Saturn I) was an American launch vehicle commissioned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Apollo program. It replaced the S-IV second stage of the Saturn I with the much more powerful S-IVB, able to launch a partially fueled Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) or a fully fueled Lunar Module (LM) into low Earth orbit for early flight tests before the larger Saturn V needed for lunar flight was ready.

Located at 34.9545, -86.8919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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WVNN (AM)

WVNN is a News/Talk formatted radio station in Athens, Alabama. Owned by Cumulus Media, it simulcasts on WVNN-FM licensed to Trinity, Alabama. This combo primarily serves the Huntsville, Alabama market, though it can also be heard in the Florence/Muscle Shoals market. Collectively, the stations are branded as "NewsTalk 770 AM/92.5 FM WVNN".

Located at 34.7497, -86.7986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Radio stations in Huntsville, Alabama, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Limestone County, Alabama, Radio stations established in 1948, 1948 establishments in the United States

Battle of Decatur

The Battle of Decatur was a demonstration conducted from October 26 to October 29, 1864, as part of the Franklin-Nashville Campaign of the American Civil War. Union forces of 3–5,000 men under Brig. Gen. Robert S. Granger prevented the 39,000 men of the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen. John B. Hood from crossing the Tennessee River at Decatur, Alabama.

Located at 34.614, -86.986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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1864 in Alabama, Franklin–Nashville Campaign, Union victories of the American Civil War, Alabama in the American Civil War, Morgan County, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama, Decatur, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Conflicts in 1864

Battle of Athens (1864)

The Battle of Athens was fought in Athens, Alabama, on January 26, 1864, as part of the American Civil War. The Union force was a company under Captain Emil Adams from the 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry regiment. The Confederate force was the 1st Alabama Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel Moses W. Hannon. On the morning of January 26, 1864, at around 4:00 a.m. , 600 Confederate cavalrymen attacked Athens, which was being held by a Union force of only 100.

Located at 34.8033, -86.9722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1864 in Alabama, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Alabama in the American Civil War, Limestone County, Alabama, Conflicts in 1864

Calhoun Community College

Calhoun Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning, located in Decatur, Alabama, United States. The largest of the 27 two-year institutions comprising the Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing education to individuals in its four-county service area.

Located at 34.648, -86.948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Community colleges in Alabama, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Decatur, Alabama, Universities and colleges in Huntsville, Alabama, Education in Limestone County, Alabama

Pryor Field Regional Airport

Pryor Field Regional Airport is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the central business district of Decatur and south of Athens, in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is owned by Decatur/Athens Airport Authority. Situated next to Calhoun Community College, the airport serves the western portion of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area and most of the Decatur Metropolitan Area. Pryor Field is currently the busiest regional airport in Alabama.

Located at 34.6819, -86.9944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Tanner, Alabama

Tanner is an unincorporated community in central southern Limestone County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It lies along the Tennessee River, next to the city of Athens. Tanner is home to Tanner High School (The Rattlers), a 2A school in the state's classification system. The school's basketball boys and girls teams both won state titles in 1985 and 2011 and are the only school in Alabama to do so.

Located at 34.7314, -86.9706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area

| align="center" colspan=2 | |- | bgcolor="FFCCBB"|Separate Metro Areas | Huntsville Metropolitan Area Decatur Metropolitan Area |- | bgcolor="#FFCCBB"|Core Cities | Huntsville Decatur |- | bgcolor="#FFCCBB"|Counties Included | |Lawrence Limestone Madison Morgan |- | bgcolor="#FFCCBB"|Area - Total - Water | 11,577 km² (4,487 mi²)499 km² (194.61 mi²) |- | bgcolor="#FFCCBB"|Population  | 510,088 |- | bgcolor="#FFCCBB"|Time zone | Central: UTC–6 |} The Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area is the most populated sub-region of North Alabama, and is the second fastest growing region in the State of Alabama, with 510,088 living within the CSA.

Located at 34.65, -86.787 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Geography of Lawrence County, Alabama, Geography of Limestone County, Alabama, Geography of Madison County, Alabama, Geography of Morgan County, Alabama

Alabama's 5th congressional district

Alabama's 5th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district in Alabama, which elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives. It encompasses the counties of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison and Jackson. It also includes parts of Morgan County. It is currently represented by Republican Mo Brooks, a former Madison County Commissioner.

Located at 34.7777, -86.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Congressional districts of Alabama

WVNN-FM

WVNN-FM is a News/Talk formatted radio station in Trinity, Alabama. Owned by Cumulus Media, it simulcasts on WVNN licensed to Athens, Alabama. This combo primarily serves the Huntsville, Alabama, market, though it can also be heard in the Florence/Muscle Shoals market. Collectively, the stations are branded as "NewsTalk 770 AM/92.5 FM WVNN".

Located at 34.71, -87.0817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Radio stations in Huntsville, Alabama, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Morgan County, Alabama, Radio stations established in 1959, 1959 establishments in the United States

Beaver Creek Swamp

Beaver Creek Swamp is the name of a tupelo gum swamp 10 miles northeast of Decatur, Alabama in Limestone County, Alabama. While this swamp types is usually located in coastal plain, this exception is in the Interior Low Plateaus region. It is part of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Star Study Academy helped build this Creek. and has a short hiking trail and boardwalk. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in May 1974.

Located at 34.6483, -86.8203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Protected areas of Limestone County, Alabama, National Natural Landmarks in Alabama, Landforms of Alabama

Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge

The Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge is a lift bridge operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway over the Tennessee River at Decatur in the north central part of Alabama in the United States. While it is owned and operated by Norfolk Southern, the majority of the railroad traffic over the bridge is from another company, CSX Transportation. There has been a railroad bridge or ferry at this location since the late 1850s.

Located at 34.6179, -86.9807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Railroad bridges in Alabama, Decatur, Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Bridges over the Tennessee River, Vertical lift bridges, Buildings and structures in Morgan County, Alabama, Norfolk Southern Railway bridges and tunnels, Southern Railway (US), Transportation in Morgan County, Alabama

Athens High School (Alabama)

Athens High School is the only high school in the Athens City Schools System. It is located on US Highway 31. Its mascot is the Golden Eagle. Current Principal: Chris Bolen

Located at 34.804, -86.948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Public high schools in Alabama, Schools in Limestone County, Alabama

WKAC

WKAC (1080 AM, "The Big 1080") is a radio station in Athens, Alabama, USA, broadcasting on the 1080 kHz frequency. The station is owned by Limestone Broadcasting Company, Inc. It primarily serves the Huntsville, Alabama, market.

Located at 34.8369, -86.9744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Leon Sheffield Elementary School

Leon Sheffield Elementary School is a magnet elementary school in Decatur, Alabama, United States. It enrolls students in grades 3-5. The school is one of two elementary schools in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, the other being the second magnet school in the DCS System, Benjamin Davis Elementary School which enrolls students in grades 1-2. The school has been awarded Blue Ribbon School status. The principal is Rachel Poovey.

Located at 34.62, -86.995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Education in Decatur, Alabama, International Baccalaureate schools in Alabama, Public elementary schools in Alabama, Blue Ribbon schools in Alabama, Magnet schools in Alabama

WQXD-LP

WQXD-LP is a radio station licensed to serve Athens, Alabama. The station is owned by Emmanuel Full Gospel Ministries. It airs a Christian Country music format. The station was assigned the WQXD-LP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on February 6, 2006.

Located at 34.8186, -87.0503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Radio stations in Alabama, Low-power FM radio stations in Alabama, Christian radio stations in the United States, Country radio stations in the United States, Limestone County, Alabama

WVMB-LP

WVMB-LP is an American low power FM radio station licensed to serve the community of Madison, Alabama. The station, established in 2004, is owned and operated as a ministry of Madison Baptist Church Inc.

Located at 34.825, -86.9067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Belle Mina, Alabama

Belle Mina is an unincorporated community in southeastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States.

Located at 34.6544, -86.8794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Capshaw, Alabama

Capshaw is an unincorporated community in eastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is located at the intersection of Capshaw Road, Sanderson Road, and NW Dupree Worthey Road.

Located at 34.773, -86.7942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Greenbrier, Alabama

Greenbrier is an unincorporated cotton gin community in south eastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States. The community is known locally for its barbecue.

Located at 34.671, -86.8435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Tanner High School

Tanner High School is a K–12 school located in Limestone County, Alabama. The principal is Billy Owens. The closest town is Tanner, Alabama. It is a part of the Limestone County School District. Tanner has various extracurricular activities including athletics, marching/concert band, Student Council, cheer-leading, and many clubs/organizations.

Located at 34.7332, -86.9736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle

The Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle, also known as the Battle of Athens, was fought near Athens, Alabama, from September 23 to 25, 1864 as part of the American Civil War. In September 1864, General Nathan Bedford Forrest led his force into northern Alabama and middle Tennessee to disrupt the supply of William Tecumseh Sherman's army in Georgia.

Located at 34.9094, -86.9881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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1864 in Alabama, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Alabama in the American Civil War, Tennessee in the American Civil War, Limestone County, Alabama, Morgan County, Alabama, Giles County, Tennessee, Conflicts in 1864