Decatur is located inside I-285, approximately 6.5 miles east of Atlanta. There are three convenient MARTA stations within the city limits of Decatur and plenty of parking.
Decatur was named after a 19th century U.S. Naval hero, Stephen Decatur. The community is still genuinely connected to its history. Some of the historic points of interest include the following: Agnes Scott College, the first school in Georgia to become fully accredited; Decatur Cemetery, recognized in the National Register of Historic Places; High House, also recognized in the National Register of Historic Places and is noted as the first two-story home built in Decatur; The Old Courthouse On the Square, chosen at a mark where two Indian trails conformed, and It currently serves as the home of the Dekalb History Center.
Today you will find a customary small-town environment offering an eclectic blend of metropolitan benefits- great shopping, fine dining, unique galleries and an exciting nightlife. Walk the welcoming tree-lined streets and you will encounter beautiful parks (57 acres of cultivated parks), distinguished schools, colleges, historic sites and much more, making Decatur a wonderful place to settle or just spend some time. |
