Go BackDothan is a major center for the production of peanut crops in the United States. One-fourth of all peanuts grown in the country is processed in the city, earning it the title of "Peanut Capital of the World".
The city of Dothan was founded in the early 1830's. The original settlement of some nine white families was known as Poplar Head. It was named Dothan when the city was incorporated on 11 November, 1885, with the name plucked from the Book of Genesis 37:17.
Dothan, AlabamaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dothan_Alabama_Downtown_01.jpg
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Dothan experiences a humid subtropical climate. The warmest months are June to August, with average high temperatures reading 93°F (34°C). The coldest months are December and January, with the average low temperature falling to 36°F (3°C).
Visiting Dothan, Alabama
By PlaneYou can fly to Dothan on Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Dothan airport is on the northwest of the city. There are scheduled flights from Atlanta.
By Road
To drive to Dothan, take US Highways 231, 431 and 84 which all intersect in Dothan. There aren't any interstate highways passing near Dothan.
Places of Interest in Dothan, Alabama
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
Southern-style garden. - Dothan Opera House
Heritage building erected in 1915 reflecting the elegance of turn-of-the-century Southern life. - Dr George Washington Carver Monument
Monument honoring the African-American inventor credited with hundreds of new products. - Statue of Joseph
Statue of the Biblical character in the historic downtown. - US Army Aviation Museum
Museum celebrating the history of Army aviation.
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