DeKalb County, County in northeastern Alabama, United States
DeKalb County spans 778 square miles of land with mountainous terrain, valleys, and natural formations in the northeastern corner of Alabama.
The county, established on January 9, 1836, received its name from Major General Baron Johann DeKalb, who served during the American Revolution.
The area holds deep connections to Cherokee heritage, as evidenced by Sequoyah's development of the Cherokee syllabary near Fort Payne in 1821.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates from Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with emergency services available at 256-845-3801.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, established by Congress in 1992, encompasses 14,000 acres within DeKalb County's boundaries.
Location: Alabama
Inception: January 9, 1836
Capital city: Fort Payne
Shares border with: Jackson County, Cherokee County, Etowah County, Dade County, Walker County, Chattooga County, Marshall County
Website: http://dekalbcountyal.us
GPS coordinates: 34.45722,-85.80667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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