DeKalb County, County in northeastern Alabama, United States
Description
DeKalb County is an administrative area in northeastern Alabama with mountainous terrain, deep valleys, and distinctive natural formations. The landscape features ridges, river gorges, and forest cover throughout the region.
History
The county was established in 1836 and named after Prussian General Johann DeKalb, who fought in the American Revolution. Native peoples, particularly the Cherokee, inhabited this region for centuries before European settlement.
Culture
The region has deep connections to Cherokee heritage and the Native peoples who shaped this land for generations. These ties remain visible in local names and traditions today.
Practical
The county is easily explored by car, as most areas are accessible via main roads and local routes. Spring and fall offer the best weather for visiting, with mild temperatures and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.
Did you know?
One notable feature is Little River Canyon, one of the deepest river gorges east of the Mississippi River, protected as a national preserve. The canyon's dramatic cliffs and waterfalls create stunning views that draw hikers and nature enthusiasts to the area.
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Little River Canyon National Preserve
19.5 km
Weiss Lake
32.9 km
DeSoto State Park
17.8 km
Unclaimed Baggage Center
32.5 km
Buck's Pocket State Park
22.3 km
DeSoto Falls
22.3 kmManitou Cave
8.2 km
Little River Falls
17.9 km
Comer Bridge
25.8 km
Cherokee Plantation
12.8 km
Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge
20.9 km
W. B. Davis Hosiery Mill
8.4 kmGrace's High Falls
16.2 km
Winston Place
21.6 km
Fort Payne Opera House
8.1 km
High Falls Park
24.6 km
Dancy-Polk House
24 km
Dr. J.A. Gorman House
23.7 kmTownsend Farmhouse
39.2 kmConfederate Monument (Fort Payne)
8.1 km
Vance C. Larmore House
15.9 km
Fort Payne Main Street Historic District
7.9 km
Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District
8.1 km
Brown-Proctor House
31.9 kmCollinsville Historic District
22.1 km
Fort Payne Residential Historic District
7.8 km
Pirates Bay Waterpark
29.5 km
Mushroom Rock
18.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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