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Decatur, AL
Alabama · Morgan County · Decatur Metro
Decatur is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 57,760. Residents earn $59,831 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
57,760
Population
1,058/sq mi density
$59,831
Median Income
$33,925 per capita
$190,500
Home Value
$219,402 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
201
Violent Crime/100K
4,390 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,831 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,500 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K (47% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Decatur, AL
11 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Decatur, AL.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Votes for Women | Road to the 19th Amendment. Marker is at the intersection of Bank Street NE and Vine Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Bank Street NE. |
| “A Hard Nut To Crack” - Federal Defenses at Decatur | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is at the intersection of Bank Street and Vine Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Bank Street. |
| “a place of importance” - Union Leadership at Decatur | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is at the intersection of Sycamore Street Northwest and Market Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Street Northwest. |
| “An Affair Most Important to Us” - The Federal Right, October 27-28, 1864 | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Street Northwest and Railroad Street, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Street Northwest. |
| “Captain, We’ve Got It At Last” - The Charge of the 14th U.S. Colored Infantry | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Oak Street Northeast and Market Street Northeast. |
| Burleson House (circa 1836) | "A Hard Nut to Crack". Marker is at the intersection of Sycamore Street Northwest and Market Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Street Northwest. |
| Confederate Leadership at Decatur - McCartney Hotel Site | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is at the intersection of Harborview Drive Northeast and Market Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Harborview Drive Northeast. |
| Dancy-Polk House (circa 1829) | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street Northwest and Railroad Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Church Street Northwest. |
| Decatur and The Civil War in North Alabama | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is on Bank Street Northeast north of Church Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north. |
| Hood’s Middle Tennessee Campaign and The Battle for Decatur | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is on Bank Street Northeast north of Church Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north. |
| Two Bridges Across The Tennessee River | “A Hard Nut To Crack”. Marker is at the intersection of Wilson Street Northwest (U.S. 72) and Raiload Street, on the right when traveling west on Wilson Street Northwest. |