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Decatur, Alabama

Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city, affectionately known as "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County. The population in 2010 census was 55,683. Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur Metropolitan Area which had 150,125 in 2006.

Located at 34.5811, -86.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Decatur, Alabama, Populated places in Morgan County, Alabama, Populated places in Limestone County, Alabama, Cities in Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, County seats in Alabama, Inland port cities and towns of the United States, Populated places established in 1821

Trinity, Alabama

Trinity is a town in Morgan County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 1,841.

Located at 34.6039, -87.0861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in Morgan County, Alabama, Towns in Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

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.
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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

Cedar Ridge Middle School

Cedar Ridge Middle School is a middle school located in Decatur, Alabama, in the Decatur City Schools school system. It has approximately 700 students enrolled and teaches grades 6 through 8. The schools mascot, once the Cubs, is now the Black Bears. This change was instituted in order to match Austin High School. It is one of three middle schools in the city, the others being Brookhaven Middle School and Oak Park Middle School.

Located at 34.56, -87.02 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Education in Decatur, Alabama, Public middle schools in Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1992, International Baccalaureate schools in Alabama

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 4 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

Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic

The Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic is held annually on Memorial Day weekend in Decatur, Alabama. Each year the Jubilee hosts about 60 local and national hot-air balloons at Point Mallard Park. Public admission is free of charge, and the weekend boasts many fun and exciting activities.

Located at 34.5739, -86.9378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Moulton Heights, Alabama

Moulton Heights is an unincorporated suburb of Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, as well as the Decatur Metropolitan Area. Moulton Heights is surrounded by the city of Decatur, Alabama, and The Beltline. Moulton Heights is bordered to the West by Beltline Road (a bypass built and owned by the City of Decatur), and the North, East, and South by the City of Decatur.

Located at 34.5972, -87.0144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Morgan County, Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

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.
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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.
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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

Decatur Metropolitan Area

The Decatur Metropolitan Area is a moderately urban region of North-Central Alabama. The 2008 estimate population is 150,125, one third of which resides within the boundaries of its core city, Decatur, Alabama. The metro area is the combined area of the City of Decatur and the surrounding areas in suburban, rural, and more developed parts of Morgan and Lawrence Counties. It is also considered to be part of the North, Northwest, and North-Central regions of Alabama.

Located at 34.5811, -86.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Morgan County, Alabama, Geography of Lawrence County, Alabama, Geography of Limestone County, Alabama, Metropolitan areas of Alabama, Decatur Metropolitan Area, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area

Austin High School (Decatur, Alabama)

Austin High School is in Decatur, Alabama, United States, and is part of the Decatur City Schools System, enrolling over 1,400 Students. Since its establishment in 1962, Austin has been one of two high schools in the Decatur area. It boasts a variety of programs.

Located at 34.579, -87.007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Education in Decatur, Alabama, Public high schools in Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1982, Schools in Morgan County, 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 1 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

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.
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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.
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Buildings and structures in Decatur, Alabama, Sports venues in Alabama, High school football venues in the United States, American football venues in Alabama

West Morgan High School

West Morgan High School is a public high school located at 261 South Greenway Drive in Trinity, Alabama and is part of the Morgan County Schools. It has 685 students in grades 5-12. Built in 1961, the school is the home to the Rebels. The team colors are maroon, grey, white and black. It is currently under probation by the state, because not enough students are able to pass the graduation exam. The teachers are being monitored. "Coach Harris proud to be principal"- Principal Keith Harris.

Located at 34.5851, -87.0788 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Public middle schools in Alabama, Public high schools in Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1966, Schools in Morgan County, Alabama

WEKI

WEKI is a radio station licensed to Decatur, Alabama, USA, that serves the western Huntsville, Alabama, market. The station broadcasts a mix of news and Fox Sports programming. Except for high school sports and select special programming, WTKI is a simulcast of sister station WTKI (1450 AM) in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2010, the station will broadcast at least 85 Southern League baseball games as a member of the Huntsville Stars Radio Network.

Located at 34.5872, -86.9869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Chestnut Grove Elementary School is located in Decatur, Alabama as part of the Decatur City Schools. This is one of 12 elementary schools in the city. Students from Kindergarten through the fifth grade attend this school located in the south west part of the city. The school has recently implemented The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People throughout its curriculum. This program is based upon the self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. Lauretta Teague is the school's principal.

Located at 34.5495, -87.0139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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WHOS

WHOS (800 AM, "The Big Talker") is a radio station licensed to serve Decatur, Alabama, USA. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications and the broadcast license is held by Capstar TX Limited Partnership. WHOS is one of five stations in the Huntsville, Alabama, market owned by Clear Channel. The station is also simulcast on WBHP at 1230 AM in Huntsville, a 106.5 FM broadcast translator in Huntsville, and on WQRV-HD2 (HD Radio).

Located at 34.5986, -87.0067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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.
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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 1 miles away.
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Flint Creek

Flint Creek is a major tributary along the Tennessee River that flows from its headwaters in northern Cullman County to Wheeler Lake in Morgan County, Alabama in Decatur. The entire length of the creek is completely contained within Alabama. The water level of the lower course of the creek is greatly affected by the reservoir levels along the Tennessee River. The creek is utilized by many residents of North Alabama, and Central Tennessee Valley in the Decatur area.

Located at 34.5851, -86.9256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Oak Park Middle School

Oak Park Middle School is a middle school located in southeastern Decatur, Alabama, in the Decatur City Schools school system. It has 633 students enrolled and teaches grades 6 through 8. The schools mascot is the Red Raiders. It is one of three middle schools in the city, the others being: Cedar Ridge Middle School and Brookhaven Middle School. These three are the only middle schools in the state of Alabama to offer the IB Middle Years Programme.

Located at 34.5881, -86.9661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Brookhaven Middle School

Brookhaven Middle School is a middle school located in Decatur, Alabama, in the Decatur City Schools school system. It has roughly 700 students enrolled and teaches grades 6 through 8. The schools mascot is the Wild Cats. It is one of three middle schools in the city, the others being Cedar Ridge Middle School and Oak Park Middle School. These three middle schools are also the only three middle schools in the state to offer the IB Middle Years Programme.

Located at 34.5867, -86.9939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Basham, Alabama

Basham is an unincorporated community in western Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It is located just south of the city limits of the Morgan County seat Decatur.

Located at 34.5147, -87.0181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Alabama, Populated places in Morgan County, Alabama, Populated places established in 1818

Decatur Mall

The Decatur Mall (formerly Beltline Mall, River Oaks Center, and Colonial Mall) is a regional shopping mall located southwest of downtown Decatur, Alabama on State Route 67. The mall is owned by Jones Lang LaSalle. It is the only mall in the Decatur Metropolitan Area. Anchor stores include Belk, JCPenney, and Sears. The mall also features a Regal Cinema and a Chuck E. Cheese's. The Belk store was originally J.C.

Located at 34.5725, -87.0169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Alabama, Buildings and structures in Decatur, Alabama, Shopping malls established in 1978, Jones Lang LaSalle