It was named for United States Navy Commodore Stephen Decatur.
A 1924 building designed by architect William Sayward. Shallowford Road, which led to the Shallow Ford, has been renamed Clairmont Avenue, probably because it does not go to, from or past any place called Clairmont. At their organizational meeting each January, the Commissioners elect a mayor and mayor-pro-tem from among their own membership for a one-year term. The Eastern Continental Divide bisects the city along the CSX (formerly Georgia Railroad) trackage right of way. This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. Cora Beck Hampton Schoolhouse and House, 213 Hillyer Place. A new roof was installed in 2019. [citation needed], Decatur is located at 33°46′17″N 84°17′52″W / 33.77139°N 84.29778°W / 33.77139; -84.29778 (33.771355, -84.297732).[7]. The master bath has vaulted ceiling, a dual sink vanity, garden tub, separate shower, and a walk-in closet. This antebellum structure is believed to be the oldest two-story structure in Decatur. [23] Previous mayors have included Leslie Jasper Steele (1915), Jack Hamilton, Walter Drake, Mike Mears, Ann A. Crichton, Elizabeth Wilson, William Floyd, Jim Baskett and Scott Candler, Sr. (known as Mr. DeKalb). Daily Cases Nearly Double; Trump Suggests He Might Fire Fauci, Learn How To Get A $200 AT&T Visa® Card When You Sign Up For TV, Order AT&T Fiber for Superfast Internet + AT&T TV + HBO MAX Today. 4 Bedroom Decatur House Listed For $214K - Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA - This Decatur house includes a secondary bedroom with its own private staircase that leads down to the family room. Public art in Decatur includes Celebration (artist Gary Price), Valentine (artist George Lundeen), Thomas Jefferson (George Lundeen), Commodore Stephen Decatur (artist unknown), Roy A. Blount Plaza, and Living Walls Murals (various artists). The unofficial motto of Decatur used by some residents is "Everything is Greater in Decatur.". The population density was 4,603.6 people per square mile (2,860.2/km2). The fight lasted about two hours and was very hot for a while. For the county also located in the U.S. state of Georgia, see, "A City of Homes, Schools and Places of Worship", ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, Georgia State University's Perimeter College, South Candler Street-Agnes Scott College Historic District, Clairemont - Great Lakes and Clairemont Historic District, List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), National Register of Historic Places listings in DeKalb County, Georgia, "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Decatur city, Georgia", "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", "US Dept of Commerce - QuickFacts Decatur County, Georgia", "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Candler-McAfee CDP, GA", https://www.ajc.com/events/dragon-con-and-more-festivals-for-august/kHi72ldVpHiNkPvuCDfpzH/, "Atlanta Pulls a Chair to the Table for Culinary Greats" New York Times, February 16, 2016, Southern Living 2014 Best New Restaurants, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Decatur,_Georgia&oldid=986785613, 1823 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state), Articles with dead external links from September 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from December 2016, Articles with dead external links from July 2017, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox settlement with possible motto list, Pages using infobox settlement with possible area code list, Pages using quote template with unknown parameters, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2012, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Brick Store Pub, which was named one of the best beer bars in the nation by, Cakes & Ale Restaurant (now closed), twice recognized by, The Pinewood Tippling Room (now closed), recipient of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award, Kimball House, named 2014 Best New Restaurant by, plus many more restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, ice cream and yogurt parlors and bakeries. This list primarily consists of structures on the National Register of Historic Places, but many remain privately owned and may only be viewed from the exterior. I have had the pleasure and privilege of being the Center Director at The Sunshine House in Decatur, GA for the past 14 years. With a population of 19,335 in the 2010 census,[4] the municipality is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple ZIP Codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear Decatur as the address.
The Decatur City district has 224 full-time teachers[12] and over 4,400 students from pre-K through grade 12.[13]. A five-member City Commission is elected for four-year terms on two-year cycles. A historical marker at the old courthouse marks the site of this skirmish. Early Learning Center in Atlanta, GA. For more information and photos, click here. There were 2,541 (29.5%) households which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 3,336 (38.8%) were a husband-wife family living together, 984 (11.4%) of households had a female householder with no husband present, and 4,063 (47.2%) did not fit into either of the two previously mentioned categories. The DeKalb County School District serves unincorporated DeKalb County. Historic Sycamore Street, Some of Decatur's largest historic residences line this street. Spacious family room with wood burning fireplace, New Roof installed 2019, Rear gutters replaced in 2019, Water Heater installed 2017 and Trane HVAC installed 2009. As of the 2010 census,[9] there were 19,335 people, 8,599 occupied housing units, and 4,215 families residing in the city. Concurrently many well-to-do and middle class white Americans fled the area to more distant suburbs. Enormous secondary bedroom, 3 closets, and it's own private staircase that leads down to the family room! In 2016, the New York Times called it "Atlanta's gastronomic equivalent of Berkeley or Brooklyn".[30].
This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. The median age was 38 years. During the American Civil War, Decatur became a strategic site in Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Methodist Chapel, Commerce Avenue and Sycamore Street. [15][16], The DeKalb County Public Library system operates the Decatur Branch and is also the Dekalb County Library Headquarters.[22]. Decatur's renovated depot is now a restaurant known as Kimball House. Other events throughout the year include parades, Concerts on the Square, wine crawls, art walks, runs, and races. The Druid Hills neighborhood is to the northwest of Decatur. Zillow has 807 homes for sale in Decatur GA. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Over the past twenty years, it has gained a local and national reputation as a progressive city with a high level of citizen involvement that retains a small town feel despite its proximity to Atlanta. The Commission appoints a professional City Manager to carry out the policies, directives and day-to-day business of the city. Decatur is a city in, and the county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, which is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.With a population of 19,335 in the 2010 census, the municipality is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple ZIP Codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear Decatur as the address. The main floor has a family room with cozy fireplace, separate living room, dining room, a half bath, breakfast room, and a kitchen with brand new matching stainless steel appliances. Decatur Railway Depot, 301 East Howard Street. In the last half of the twentieth century the metropolitan area of Atlanta expanded into unincorporated DeKalb County, eventually surrounding two sides of the town of Decatur. Features: This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is just waiting for you! Posted July 10: The Decatur City Commission approved an ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks and protective coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic at a … The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.96. The per capita income for the city was $42,926. The Decatur Arts Alliance hosts the Decatur Arts Festival each May, in addition to installing public art around the city, providing gallery space for local artists, producing YEA!, which is an event for young emerging artists, and supporting arts and arts education throughout the City. The current mayor is Patti Garrett. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta operates St. Thomas More School in Decatur; it opened on September 1, 1950. A new roof was installed in 2019.
The Marlay House is an authentic Irish owner operated Dublin style pub located in Decatur, Georgia.
High House, North Candler Street and Sycamore Street. [33] Decatur is also home to Independent Distilling Co. Decatur's downtown area and residential neighborhoods are filled with historic structures and sites of interest. Daily Cases Nearly Double; Trump Suggests He Might Fire Fauci, Learn How To Get A $200 AT&T Visa® Card When You Sign Up For TV, Order AT&T Fiber for Superfast Internet + AT&T TV + HBO MAX Today, Features: Take a look at this Spacious Split Level four sided Brick home with Large Bedrooms and plenty of closet space. Three antebellum homes relocated to Adair Park. According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 4% having issued approximately 302 vouchers in the past year. In July 1864, Major-General James McPherson occupied the town to cut off the Confederates' supply line from Augusta. [14] St. Peter Claver Regional School has a Decatur mailing address but is in nearby Candler-McAfee CDP.
[11] Decatur High School is the district's sole high school. A beautiful granite chapel on historic Sycamore Street that is owned by Decatur First United Methodist Church. The city is located approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Downtown Atlanta and shares its western border with both the city of Atlanta (the Kirkwood neighborhood) and unincorporated DeKalb County. Decatur has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):[34], This article is about Decatur, county seat of DeKalb County. Males had a median income of $73,089 versus $58,580 for females.
The Marlay blends the owners’ Irish heritage with their current lives in Decatur. Historic House Complex, 716 and 720 West Trinity Place. The master bedroom has tray ceiling and ceiling fan. This marble-encased former federal building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Decatur is known for its food scene and was named one of the South's "Tastiest Towns" in 2012. Original Hard Woods on main level and Large Eat-In Kitchen. The brick home has large bedrooms and a fireplace in the family room. Household Characteristics of Voucher Holders for Housing Authority of the City of Decatur Waiting List and Tenancy. [24] There are also several citizen volunteer boards and commissions appointed by the City Commission, including the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Historic Preservation Commission. The historic courthouse sits in Decatur Square, and contains a small history museum. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 19, 5.2% from 20 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older.