Southeast

Decatur

Morgan County, AL

Population

57,525

Walk Score

76 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$801

Median home value

$170,000

Founded

1820

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Albany Heritage Neighborhood Historic District · listed 1983
  • Bank Street Historic District · listed 1980
  • Bank Street-Old Decatur Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1985
  • East Old Town Historic District · listed 2012
  • New Decatur-Albany Historic District · listed 1995
  • New Decatur-Albany Residential Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2004
  • West Old Town Historic District · listed 2012

Notable landmarks

  • Cotaco Opera House · listed 1986
  • Dancy, Col. Francis, House · listed 1980
  • Decatur Amtrak Station/Union Depot
  • New Decatur-Albany Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1999
  • Rhea-McEntire House · listed 1984
  • Simpson's Florist (Additional Documentation) · listed 2023
  • Southern Railway Depot · listed 1980
  • State Bank Building, Decatur Branch · listed 1972
  • Westview · listed 1982

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