Decatur, Alabama

Alabama Jubilee hot air balloon race, Decatur
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Decatur is a small city in northern Alabama. It is located between Limestone County and Morgan County, and is often called the "River City", as it is on the banks of Wheeler Lake by the Tennessee River. Decatur has a population of 56,000 (2011 estimate).

Originally known as Rhodes Ferry Landing, the city was renamed in 1821 after Commodore Stephen Decatur, the first American national military hero. The growth and development of Decatur was due to its location by the river. It became an economic center and a hub for transportation between Nashville/Chattanooga and Mobile/New Orleans.

Visiting Decatur, Alabama

By Plane
Huntsville International Airport and Birmingham International Airport are two airports which you can use to fly to Decatur.

By Road
Decatur can be reached by taking interstate highways I-65 and I-565, and US Highway 31.

Festivals in Decatur, Alabama

Decatur is more popular for the festivals taking place there than for its sights.

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