Retirement in Decatur & Morgan County

Morgan

Decatur is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River. This town has a thriving arts and cultural scene, a wonderful Downtown District, and a beautiful rose garden. But shopping and natural beauty aren't the only reasons to move here: Affordability is another major incentive. The cost of buying a home in Decatur is much less than it is in other major metro areas. The Old Decatur and Albany Historic Districts of Decatur make up the largest concentration of Victorian era craftsman and bungalow homes in Alabama. Residents also enjoy the added benefit of proximity to major highways that connect to places like Huntsville and Birmingham.

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Centrally Located

Decatur is located in the center of North Alabama, making it close to everything.

City of Decatur

Town of Hartselle

Town of Priceville

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Outdoor Activities

The massive 67,100 acre Wheeler Lake and the Tennessee River embrace the entire northern border of Morgan County. There are an abundance of recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike: fishing, boating, four quality marinas, lakeside parks, premier launch facilities, birding, canoeing, hiking and walking trails, biking, golf, horse back riding, hunting, disc golf and more.

Wheeler Wildlife Refuge

Point Mallard Park

Delano Park

Rhodes Ferry Park

Quail Creek Golf Resort & Campground

Frazier Park

Hartselle Snap Park

Priceville Veterans Park

Sparkman Disc Golf & Recreations

Decatur Historic Railroad Depot

Rich History

Decatur’s rich history dates back to 1823 when it was founded by order of the U.S. Congress and President James Monroe in honor of the renowned U.S. naval officer Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820). Decatur, who won a sword from Congress and a captaincy when he was only 25, was one of the most daring officers in the United States Navy during its early years.

Old State Bank

Old Somerville Courthouse

Arts & Culture

Morgan County provides educational & cultural opportunities to the community.

Carnegie Visual Arts Center

Princess Theatre

Alabama Center for the Arts

Health & Senior Service

Morgan County is home to great health care facilities and is only 30 minutes from one of the states top heart facilities in Huntsville.

Decatur Morgan Hospital

Decatur Morgan County Parkway Hospital Campus

Turner Surles Community Resource Center

Clearview Cancer Institute Decatur

Priceville Primary Care Center

Decatur Alabama Senior Activity Center

Hartselle Civic & Senior Center

Huntsville International Airport

Largest commercial airport in North…

Decatur, Alabama is a wonderful place in which to live--and to retire.

The low cost of living, natural beauty, amenities, friendly people, and excellent health care all make Decatur, Alabama a wonderful place in which to live—and to retire.

David Breland—resident for 67 years

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Mar 16

Rock the South

Recurring daily

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Mar 19

Raptor Shows

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Be awed by the beauty and power of nature’s most remarkable hunters at Huntsville Botanical Garden!…

Mar 20

Vernal Equinox Concert

Huntsville Botanical Garden

An evening of balance, renewal, and springtime strings. Welcome the first evening of Spring with a…

Mar 21

La Famiglia Vineyard

Recurring weekly on Saturday

Join us every Saturday for an unforgettable evening filled with live music and mouthwatering eats…

Mar 22

Bunny Hops Tea

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Celebrate the beginning of spring at Bunny Hops Tea. This family-friendly tea invites guests of all…

Apr 03

Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday

The indoor theater, the Dual Destiny Theater, will host bluegrass concerts the first Saturday of…

Apr 04

Cruise & Croon

The All American Cruisers Cruise In showcases a stunning collection of 50-75 vintage, classic and…

Apr 04

Kris Bell Band w/ Sawdust Jukebox

NEXT BIG SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Get ready, Scottsboro — this one’s gonna hit hard. KRIS BELL BAND…

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