Dothan is a city in and the county seat of Houston County in the U.S. state of Alabama. A slight portion of the city extends into Dale and Henry counties. It had a population of 71,258 at the 2020 census, making it Alabama's eighth-largest city by population and the 5th largest in Alabama by total area. It is near the state's southeastern corner, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Georgia and 16 miles (26 km) north of Florida. It is named after the biblical city of Dothan.
Southeast
Dothan
Houston County, AL
Population
70,699
Walk Score
63 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$871
Median home value
$175,900
Founded
1885
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Dothan Main Street Commercial District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2018
- Main Street Commercial District · listed 1983
Notable landmarks
- Atlantic Coastline Railroad Passenger Depot · listed 1994
- Dothan Amtrak Station
- Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant · listed 1991
- Dothan Opera House · listed 1977
- Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse · listed 1974
- Howell School · listed 2013
- Moody Hospital · listed 2021
- Water Works Standpipe · listed 2016
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