Decatur County, Alabama Genealogy

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History Tidbit


The county was named after U.S. naval officer Stephen Decatur (1779-1820).


 * 1821--Decatur County was formed 17 December 1821 from Jackson County.
 * 1824--Abolished 1824 and the territory returned to Jackson County.
 * For the records, see Jackson County.