Decatur is the county seat of Morgan County and sits along the shores of the Tennessee River in North Alabama. Decatur is also the core city of the two-county.
Decatur is also the second largest core city of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, which includes the two metro areas of Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama. The two cities are sometimes referred to as Twin Cities or Sister Cities. Both municipalities provide vital resources to each other, and their respective metropolitan areas. Each are important to the economy of the entire region and the well-being of its residents.
Decatur, Alabama is a progressive city with a small-town atmosphere and cultural aspects found only in large metropolitan areas. Anyone considering a move to the North Alabama area would be well-advised to consider Decatur, Alabama.
The 1833 Old State Bank.
Through 170 years of often turbulent history, the Old State Bank has survived as a proud monument to Decatur’s past and the development of banking in Alabama. The decision to build a branch of the Alabama state bank in Decatur was one of the first events in the town’s early history to lift Decatur from relative obscurity to a role of importance in the state. The impressive Classic Revival structure symbolized the ambitious plans early leaders envisioned for the town. A unique feature of the bank was the requirement that the head cashier reside in a 2nd floor apartment to provide security and stability. The building is being restored to reflect this original use, and features period room settings and displays that interpret life in the 1830’s.
With guidance from the City of Decatur, the Old Bank Board of Directors and the Parks and Recreation Department, the Old Bank offers a variety of programs and services for people interested in local history. Guided tours, guest lecture programs, classes and special events are all offered at the site. Old Bank staff members are also available to speak with local civic and school groups, and welcome your requests for assistance. Additionally, the building and grounds are available for private rentals that meet event specifications.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $101,200
Demographics
As of the 2005 Census Bureau estimates, Decatur has a population of 54,909 people. Decatur covers 47.2 square miles of land and 6.2 square miles of water. The elevation is 570 feet above sea level.
Weather
Decatur, AL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 30.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Decatur is 55.80 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.21 Inches.
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metro areas of Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama. The two cities are sometimes referred to as Twin Cities or Sister Cities. Both municipalities provide vital resources to each other, and their respective metropolitan areas. Each are important to the economy of the entire region and the well-being of its residents.