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  New Georgia Encyclopedia: Decatur
The city of Decatur, the DeKalb County seat, was incorporated on December 10, 1823.
Decatur elects a five-member commission and operates under the council-manager form of government.
Decatur founded its own independent school system in 1901 and today is one of only a few municipalities in the metro Atlanta area that have their own schools.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?path=/CitiesCounties/Cities&id=h-931   (711 words)

  
 DECATUR County
DECATUR County was created by the act of the legislature of 1873.
November 1, 1879, a mass convention of the voters of Decatur County, was held on the south side of Beckwith & McCall's store, at Oberlin; fully 300 voters, with their families, were assembled, and the hall, the usual place of assemblage, was not large enough to accommodate the vast assembly.
George H. Case, of Jewell County, is the Representative of Decatur County in the Senate.
www.kancoll.org /books/cutler/decatur/decatur-co-p1.html   (2277 words)

  
 Decatur, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Decatur is a city located in Morgan County, Alabama on the shore of the Tennessee River.
Out of the total population, 21.2% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Decatur is served by Huntsville, Alabama's Huntsville International Airport.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Decatur,_Alabama   (418 words)

  
 Decatur, Michigan 49045 - InfoMI.com
Decatur is located in southern Van Buren County on M-51, six miles south of I-94 and about three miles from the Cass County line.
Decatur was first settled by New York residents Samuel Sherwood and Joseph D. Beers in 1847, with Sherwood becoming the first postmaster in 1848.
Decatur has also been known as the home of Edgar Bergen, famous radio ventriloquist and early TV star of the 1940’s.
www.infomi.com /city/decatur   (183 words)

  
 Decatur House: A Home of the Rich and Powerful
Presidents, ambassadors, senators, congressmen, and other influential people gathered to listen to the gentle sound of their hostess playing the harp, gossiped about those who were not present, or engaged in hushed conversations about the rise or fall of the fortunes of other guests.
Ambitious guests often used social events at Decatur House as a means to affirm their own power and influence in Washington.
Stephen Decatur's mansion reflected the importance that the politically ambitious once placed on being in close proximity to a site of authority—in this case the president's house.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/19decatur/19decatur.htm   (187 words)

  
 Decatur Chamber of Commerce
In Decatur, Indiana, Callithumpian has become a widely known tradition at Halloween time and dates back to the early 1900’s.
Decatur has since hosted the costumed ghosts and goblins, bands, vehicles, floats and other entries in the annual parade.
It is Decatur – it is tourism and it is a time of fun and frolic.
www.decaturchamber.org   (306 words)

  
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The ship is named in honor of Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), famed for his raid to burn the captured U.S. frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor in 1804.
Decatur is the 23rd of 35 Arleigh Burke Class destroyers currently authorized by Congress to be built.
Decatur will operate with aircraft carriers and battle groups in high-threat environments and will also provide essential escort capabilities to Navy and Marine Corps amphibious forces, combat logistics ships and convoys.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/ships/destroyers/decatur/christen.txt   (300 words)

  
 Decatur County GAGenWeb Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Decatur County Georgia was formed Dec 8, 1823.
A part of Decatur County was set off to Thomas County in 1825, a part to Grady County 1905, and a part to Seminole County in 1920.
The county was named for Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) of Maryland, an illustrious U.S.Navy commodore, who was killed in a duel by Commodore James Barron.
www.rootsweb.com /~gadecatu   (286 words)

  
 DCCS Home Page
With emphasis on the individual student, the four Decatur County Schools provide warm, caring environments where every child can achieve to his or her potential.
Decatur County kids have reason to be proud of their schools.
From the 1990 South Decatur state high school football championship to the 1999 state science championship in the Academic Super Bowl for North Decatur, students in the Decatur County district know how to succeed and how to win.
www.decaturco.k12.in.us   (135 words)

  
 Decatur, AR - Arkansas Florists, buy flowers from your local full service retail flower shops and florist serving ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Decatur, Arkansas Florists have been brought to you by Flower Shop Network, a directory of United States and Canadian florists.
It is vitally important that you provide Decatur, Arkansas Florists with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers.
When placing an order for Delivery in Decatur, Arkansas, it is usually wise to keep the order simple, the less specific you are in your request, the less room for error.
www.flowershopnetwork.com /directory/ArkansasFlorists/Decatur.php   (953 words)

  
 DECATUR TOWNSHIP POLICE
Decatur Township is a Second Class Township with approximately 3,000 residents.
The Decatur Township Police Department was formally established in 1979.
The Decatur Township Police Department works with the Houtzdale Regional Police Department through a Mutual Aid Agreement in an attempt to achieve the most efficient level of service to the members of the community.
www.angelfire.com /pa/DecaturTwpPD   (207 words)

  
 Decatur Real Estate and Homes for Sale in DeKalb County, Georgia
Founded in 1823, Decatur is the second oldest municipality in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the seat of DeKalb County.
Decatur's nationally recognized school system's success is largely due to the community's decision to make education a high priority.
Decatur continues to have one of the highest percentages of certified employees with advanced degrees in the state.
www.decatur-homesforsale.com   (866 words)

  
 Welcome to Decatur ISD
Thank you Decatur ISD students and staff for all your hard work in providing for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Decatur Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Decatur ISD adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate.
www.decatur.esc11.net   (231 words)

  
 Decatur Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for this annual event.
Decatur runs a year-round calendar of special events, thanks to volunteers, sponsors, and organizations such as the Decatur Business Association, Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival Committee, Tour of Homes Committee, Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival Committee, and many, many more.
Decatur's special events coordinator Cheryl Burnette and Volunteer Decatur coordinator Lee Ann Harvey work behind the scenes with these groups on logistics and securing volunteers.
www.decatur-ga.com /cgs_citysvcs_ced_events.aspx   (1436 words)

  
 Biography - Stephen Decatur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Report on Stephen Decatur's capture of two gunboats at Tripoli on 3 August 1804.
In the spring of 1814 commanded the President and a squadron of three vessels, in the West Indies and flew the pennant of Commodore.
After peace was declared with Great Britain, Decatur commanded the US Mediterranean Squadron and secured the final treaty of peace with the Barbary Powers.
www.history.navy.mil /bios/decatur.htm   (254 words)

  
 Decatur Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
Decatur is located in the hills of Tennessee where life is peaceful and unhurried, with green forests, waterfalls, unusual rock formations and deep gorges - a wildlife and bird watchers paradise!
This is an unusual body of water, deep inside a mountain near the town of Sweetwater.
The town of Decatur is also just a short drive to The Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain.
www.tennesseevacations.com /regions/Decatur-Tennessee.html   (469 words)

  
 Decatur County Fire Department @ Firehouse.com Network
Decatur County Fire Department proudly protects 2800 people living in an area of 1200 square miles.
The Decatur County (Kansas) Fire Department was founded in 1965.
Its area of responsibility includes all of Decatur County, Kansas (except the City of Oberlin) and three townships in Norton County, Kansas.
departments.firehouse.com /dept/Oberlin2KS   (186 words)

  
 Welcome to Decatur City Schools!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Decatur is an extremely child-focused community which is revealed very strongly in each of its schools.
Perhaps what reveals the level of community involvement the most is the level at which Decatur City Schools is funded by the city – Decatur's spending per student is one of the highest in the state, and higher than many places in the nation.
Between the high level of academics, the community involvement, and the buildings and convenience of the schools, Decatur City Schools provide an excellent choice for the education of your child.
www.dcs.edu   (318 words)

  
 Decatur County, Tennessee, Genealogy, TNGenWeb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is a transcription of the 1845 petition by the citizens of Perry County to divide the county using the Tennessee River as the western boundary for Perry County thus creating a new county west of the river - Decatur County.
This Decatur County, TN, Genealogy WebPage is part of the TNGenWeb Project.
You are welcome to copy information found on the Decatur County Page for your own personal use, but this information may not be sold or used in a commercial project without written permission of the author.
www.netease.net /decatur   (778 words)

  
 Decatur County Kansas Genealogy
Oberlin and Decatur County is a wonderful place to visit and spend several days.
For researching family history you will want to be sure to visit the Decatur County Last Indian Raid Museum which commemorates the last Indian raid in Kansas on September 30, 1878, and houses the genealogy material, the Court House for land records, marriages, etc, and of course the cemeteries where your ancestors are buried.
Decatur County is the Antique Emporium of Northwest Kansas.
skyways.lib.ks.us /genweb/decatur   (554 words)

  
 Decatur News
Local news for Decatur, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Alan Thursby moved from Decatur four years ago, but still feels a strong connection with the Jewish community here, which meets at Temple B'nai Abraham.
DECATUR, Ill. - Decatur police are conducting their own investigation parallel to an Illinois State Police investigation into a weekend traffic accident that caused the deaths of a police officer and the driver...
www.topix.net /city/decatur-il   (1341 words)

  
 Decatur Tribune
A “panhandler” is someone who “begs on the streets” and we’ve undoubtedly all been approached by him (or her) at different times in our lives when we were walking down a sidewalk, or at some other location frequented by the public.
Many Decatur residents may have felt that they walked away from this week’s Decatur City Council with split decisions on their recommendations to their elected city council members.
Easter Seals and the Chamber of Commerce for Decatur & Macon County jointly held a press conference Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Caterpillar to unveil the official Easter Seals City of Decatur Ornament of Hope.
news.mywebpal.com /index.cfm?pnpid=469   (572 words)

  
 Decatur, Nebraska
Dating back to 1854, Decatur is proud to be the second oldest settlement in Nebraska.
Incorporated in 1856, Decatur will celebrate 150 years in the Year 2006.
The community lies at the foot of a high scenic bluff and next to the Missouri River along Highway 75, 60 miles north of Omaha, Neb., and 40 miles south of Sioux City, Iowa.
www.ci.decatur.ne.us   (61 words)

  
 Decatur Presbyterian Church
The ministers of the Decatur Presbyterian Church are the members.
Our ministers participate in worship regularly, give faithfully of their time, talent and energy, contribute gratefully from their blessings, and pray fervently for one another and the mission to which God calls, leads, and empowers us.
Decatur Presbyterian Church is the sole owner of the information on this site.
www.dpchurch.org   (305 words)

  
 Decatur Georgia Colleges and Universities
For Decatur Georgia people on the last, online school courses are becoming an increasingly popular respect to earn a degree or pick up a new tradeskill.
Interested students are encouraged to contact Decatur Georgia schools and request more data for whatever vocational school they are interested in.
Generally you should inspect every Decatur Georgia school on your small listing, but if you can't travel to it personally, get a video or get a virtual tour.
www.uscollegesearch.org /decatur-georgia-colleges.html   (659 words)

  
 Herald & Review Newspaper Website - Decatur, Illinois - Central Illinois Newspaper Group (CING)
DECATUR - A 1966 MacArthur High School graduate was among those celebrating the announcement last week that Mohamed ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency are this year's recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize.
DECATUR - There was Jim Hazelrigg the auto dealer, and there was Jim Hazelrigg the community leader.
DECATUR - Her high-octane style of play made K.C. Hammond a four-year standout in two sports at Millikin.
www.herald-review.com   (451 words)

  
 Decatur, Texas (Cities)
Decatur is located in Wise County, (of which it is the county seat), 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth, where US 287 and US 380 meet, on the Burlington Northern Railway.
In 1988 Decatur had 4,523 residents; it was a center for petroleum production, clothing and glass manufacture, and marketing and processing for Wise County agribusiness.
The population in 1990 dropped a little, to 4,252.
www.ohwy.com /tx/d/decatur.htm   (106 words)

  
 Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Until Recently, Decatur has been one of the best-kept secrets in north central Texas.
But what makes Decatur unique is our community culture.
Children are safe in Decatur without having to sacrifice a quality education.
www.decaturtx.com   (164 words)

  
 Decatur, Georgia (Cities)
Decatur is located in DeKalb County just east of Atlanta along Interstate 20 near Stone Mountain Park.
Decatur is part of the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
It was named after the naval hero Stephen Decatur.
www.ohwy.com /ga/d/decatur.htm   (80 words)

  
 DECATUR FOUNDRY - A Gray and Ductile Iron Foundry
DECATUR FOUNDRY - A Gray and Ductile Iron Foundry
Since 1947, Decatur Foundry has continued to grow by providing not only quality castings, but also engineering, casting development, and most importantly, reliable customer service and support.
Decatur Foundry is an industry leader in providing unequalled quality metal casting solutions enabling our business partners success.
www.decaturfoundry.com   (129 words)

  
 Hotels Decatur - Hotels in Decatur Georgia - Decatur Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Decatur Ga Americas Best Inns Is Conveniently Located Off I 285 At Exit 33.
The Days Inn I 20 In Decatur Has Received The Chairman's Award For Three Years Running, As Well As A Aaa 3 Diamond Rating.
From Historic Downtown Decatur To All Of Atlantas Major Attractions Including Martin Luther King Jr.
www.georgiahotelfinder.com /GA/Decatur.html   (427 words)

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