Southeast

Fort Payne

De Kalb County, AL

Population

14,815

Walk Score

60 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$665

Median home value

$145,600

Founded

1889

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District · listed 1989
  • Fort Payne Main Street Historic District · listed 1989
  • Fort Payne Residential Historic District · listed 1988

Notable landmarks

  • Alabama Builders' Hardware Manufacturing Company · listed 1986
  • Alabama Builder's Hardware Manufacturing Company Complex (Boundary Increase) · listed 1992
  • Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot · listed 1971
  • Cherokee Plantation · listed 1984
  • Fort Payne Opera House · listed 1970

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