Decatur
in Morgan County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.606 and -86.983 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 36' 21" and W -86° 59' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:48 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 7:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Discover Decatur

Decatur in Morgan County (Alabama) with it's 55,437 citizens is a town in United States about 625 mi (or 1,006 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Decatur is now 06:48 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports near Decatur, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Athens, Washington Street Courthouse Annex, Moulton, Huntsville and Cullman. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 18%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 49% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

28°C (82 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront

Address
0,5 mi
1101 6th Avenue NE
35601 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn Decatur

Address
3,3 mi
918 BELTLINE RD SW
35601 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AL AMBERLEY SUITE HOTEL-DECATUR

Address
0,5 mi
807 BANK STREET NE
35601 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Home2 Suites By Hilton Decatur

Address
1,3 mi
807 Island Way NW
35601 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Decatur

Address
6,3 mi
3239 Point Mallard Pkwy
35603 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Decatur

Address
3,0 mi
1209 Courtyard Circle
35603 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Decatur

Address
2,9 mi
2041 Beltline Rd. SW
35601 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Decatur

Address
2,9 mi
1231 Courtyard CIR SW
35603-2698 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stay Lodge

Address
3,4 mi
2616 Highway 31 S
35603 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOTEL 6 DECATUR

Address
0,3 mi
810 6TH AVE NE
35601 Decatur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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23rd annual Decatur (AL) Open Table Tennis Tournam

Published: August 29, 2014
Length: 19:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wetzel222

23rd annual Decatur (AL) Open Table Tennis Tournament Venue: Calhoun Community College Date: Aug. 16, 2014.


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Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 00:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Decatur, Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

Published: February 03, 2010
Length: 59:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Alabamatourism

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Published: May 10, 2014
Length: 52:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Norfolk Southern Westbound Mixed Freight in Decatur, Alabama

Published: December 14, 2014
Length: 18:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

An NS freight train continues west after crossing the Tennessee River and passing the Decatur passenger station, last used for Amtrak's Floridian in 1979. The river bridge and track by the...


CSX Manifest Freight Passing the Depot In Decatur, Al

Published: March 19, 2008
Length: 56:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Greg Hool

March 16, 2008 10:00 AM CDT Here we have another long manifest freight passing the depot in Decatur, Al. This is "Decatur Junction". The line the CSX train is coming from Birmingham...


The Twister -Understanding Jiu Jitsu Injuries -10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur & Dr. Michael Cantrell

Published: December 22, 2012
Length: 21:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TenthPlanetDecatur

This week we look at different finishes from the Truck position including the Twister, the Banana Split, and the Crotch Ripper. Dr. Michael Cantrell is here to explain what these submissions...


BNSF Coal Train Over Tennessee River & Into Decatur, Al

Published: March 18, 2008
Length: 52:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Greg Hool

March 15, 2008 10:35 AM CDT Here's an BNSF coal train coming over the Tennessee River in Decatur, Al. The train has trackage rights over the NS/ CSX shared bridge. The sun became...


NS Freight with High Nose GP38-2 at Decatur, AL Depot

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 31:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

A short Norfolk Southern train passes the depot in Decatur, Alabama. The second locomotive has a high nose, something that is becoming increasingly rare as older locomotives are rebuilt or...


50/50 Inverted Heel Hook - Brandon Mccaghren - 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur AL

Published: January 15, 2012
Length: 44:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WebstersKarate

50/50 Guard with an Inverted Heel Hook finish Brandon Mccaghren of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Decatur AL hits a spinning entry into 50/50 Guard with an Inverted Heel Hook finish. 2012 Ardmore...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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

Decatur High School (Alabama)

Decatur High School is a public high school in Decatur, Alabama, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Decatur City School District. Decatur High offers technical, academic, and International Baccalaureate programs, as well as dual enrollment with the John C. Calhoun Community College System. Decatur High, along with southwestern Decatur's Austin High School, were the first International Baccalaureate schools in Alabama north of Birmingham, Alabama.

Located at 34.594, -86.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Decatur, Alabama, Public high schools in Alabama, International Baccalaureate schools in Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1950, Schools in Morgan County, Alabama, 1950 establishments in the United States

Captain William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges

The "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges are two bridges that span one of the widest points along the Tennessee River within the City of Decatur, Alabama, between Morgan County, and Limestone County. One is a cantilever truss, and the other is a reinforced concrete. The bridges carry US 31, Alternate US 72, and Alabama State Route 20 from the intersection of Wilson Street (Alternate US 72, and Alabama 20), and 6th Avenue (US 31) in Northeast Decatur.

Located at 34.61, -86.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Decatur, Alabama, Bridges over the Tennessee River, Cantilever bridges, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Buildings and structures in Morgan County, Alabama, Landmarks in Alabama, Bridges completed in 1928, Bridges completed in 1963, Bridges completed in 1999, Transportation in Morgan County, Alabama, Road bridges in Alabama, U.S. Route 31, U.S. Route 72, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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

Delano Park (Decatur)

The Delano Park, operated by the Decatur Parks and Recreation Board, is the oldest park in the city of Decatur, Alabama. It was created in 1887, as part of a master plan to "re-invent" the City of Decatur, then New Decatur. The city created the "Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company" for this specific purpose. The company employed a landscape architect by the name of Nathan Franklin Barrett to design a whole new city that had been ravaged by a Yellow Fever epidemic and the Civil War.

Located at 34.597, -86.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Decatur, Alabama, 1887 establishments in the United States

Ogle Stadium

Ogle Stadium is an 9,000-seat stadium in Decatur, Alabama, located on the southern end of Decatur High School's campus, and is owned by the Decatur City Schools. Prior to 1949, the Decatur football team played at the 3,000 person capacity Benson Field that is now a part of Rhodes Ferry Park along the shores of the Tennessee River next to the old Riverview High School. The stadium is named after former coach, and Alabama Sports Hall of Famer, H.L.

Located at 34.5922, -86.9746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Decatur, Alabama, Sports venues in Alabama, High school football venues in the United States, American football venues in Alabama

WWTM

WWTM (1400 AM, "1400 The Team") is a sports/talk formatted radio station licensed to Decatur, Alabama, that serves Decatur, Huntsville, and the northwest Alabama region. The station is owned by R & B Communications, Inc.

Located at 34.6122, -86.9911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Huntsville, Alabama, ESPN Radio stations, Morgan County, Alabama, Radio stations established in 1935

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Decatur, Alabama, International Baccalaureate schools in Alabama, Public elementary schools in Alabama, Blue Ribbon schools in Alabama, Magnet schools in Alabama

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