Without a doubt, Alabama is a beautiful place to call home! Recently, Culture Trip published “The 10 Most Beautiful Towns In Alabama.” One of these towns is Fort Payne, which offers a variety of things to see and do. For a list of 10 interesting facts about Fort Payne everyone needs to know, take a look below.
- Fort Payne, which was founded during the coal and iron boom of the late 1800s, is the county seat of DeKalb County, Alabama. It has a population of around 14,000 residents.
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- Because Fort Payne manufactured 600 million dozen pairs of socks at its peak, it was once known as the “Sock Capital of the World.”
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- Fort Payne is located near two of Alabama’s most beautiful outdoor attractions: Little River Canyon National Preserve, which covers more than 15,000 acres, and…
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- …DeSoto State Park, which is home to DeSoto Falls, one of Alabama’s tallest and most beautiful waterfalls.
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- Fort Payne is the largest Alabama city that’s situated along Lookout Mountain Parkway, which just so happens to be one of the Southeast’s most scenic drives.
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- Alabama is home to many beautiful lakes. Fort Payne is located a short drive from Lake Guntersville, which is the state’s largest lake, and…
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- …Weiss Lake, which covers more than 30,000 acres and is known as the “Crappie Capital of the World.”
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- The Grammy Award-winning country music group Alabama is based in Fort Payne. The town’s Alabama Fan Club and Museum features a variety of the group’s memorabilia.
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- Fort Payne is located less than 20 miles from Mentone, a charming mountain resort town. In fact, many people choose to stay here while visiting Fort Payne.
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- The historic Fort Payne Depot, which was built in 1891 and ran for 85 years, now operates as a history museum. It’s one of the town’s top attractions.
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Have you ever visited Fort Payne, Alabama? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments. Also, share with us some other interesting facts about Fort Payne that belong on this list.
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For more information about Alabama’s Little River Canyon National Preserve, be sure to take a look at the following article: A Trip To This Alabama Canyon Is Sure To Bring Out Your Adventurous Side.
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Address: Fort Payne, AL, USAAddress: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USAAddress: DeSoto State Park, 7104 Desoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USAAddress: Lookout Mountain Parkway, Lookout Mountain Pkwy, Fort Payne, AL, USAAddress: Guntersville Lake, United StatesAddress: Weiss Lake, United StatesAddress: Alabama Fan Club And Museum, 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USAAddress: Mentone, AL, USAAddress: Fort Payne Depot Museum, 105 5th St NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
