Decatur neighborhood now a historic district, but a early learning center could still be built

After a late-night meeting on Monday, Decatur City commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that would designate the ...
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Decatur designates neighborhood founded by freed slaves as historic district

Beacon Hill was established by freed slaves after the Civil War and was primarily home to Black families until gentrification ...
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Decatur’s Old Town residents fight to preserve history after urban renewal demolished neighborhood

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the story of Old Town, Decatur. Old Town was a neighborhood that was already established and thriving before the city of Decatur was ...
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Organizations partner to restore chapel at Decatur Historic Cemetery

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Local organizations are teaming up to restore a chapel at a historic cemetery. The Baker Foundation and the Greater Community Foundation are working together to restore the ...
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Decatur's Charles, Sherry Elliott have found community with their historic home the Todd House

Dr. Charles E. Elliott, 72, and his wife Sherry, 68, live in the Todd House, a historic home in Old Decatur, and Elliott said his home fits into the Old Decatur community and so do he and his wife.