Fort Payne History
Fort Payne has a rich and varied history. From the "Trail of Tears" to the rise of industry in the "Boom Days" and the subsequent title of "Hosiery Capital of the World". Learn more about Fort Payne's fascinating history.
Just a few miles east of downtown Fort Payne, Little River Canyon is a spectacular national preserve that is one of the favorite areas that people enjoy.
The Dekalb County VFW Fair is one of the best in the state of Alabama...more
Fort Payne Fire and Rescue facilities stand ready for most any emergency that may occur in the area. The main Fort Payne Fire Station (shown above) is a state-of-the-art facility constructed recently. The Fort Payne training center (shown below) is highly approved by the Alabama Fire College, and is a permanent facility that is used to train firefighters from around the region. (more)
"ALABAMA" is at home
in Fort Payne...
The Boys in the Band
Videos, photos and links to the band's various web sites. (more)
Imagine yourself living and working in one of America's Best Small Towns...
Fort Payne is a Great Place to Live...
Whether you're looking for a prosperous and safe area to raise your family, or a relaxing and peaceful place to retire, Fort Payne is really hard to beat.
Don't just take our word for it. Norman Crampton's "National Guide to Best Small Town Living" featured Fort Payne as one of the
Top 100 Best Small Towns in America.
Fort Payne is a place with clean air, safe streets, great schools and friendly neighbors, where you can enjoy an exceptional quality of life.
Fort Payne is a Great Place to Play...
You name it and Fort Payne has it here or conveniently nearby: golf, soccer, softball, baseball, football, bowling, skating, tennis, swimming, fishing, hunting, sailing, flying, and even snow skiing and hang gliding.
Fort Payne Sports Complex is a lighted 27-acre structured area providing organized sports to groups of all ages. Maintained by voluntary contributions this activity center offers softball, baseball and soccer fields comparable to any nationwide. In fact, the quality of this complex allows Fort Payne to host national and state tournaments - softball, baseball, and soccer - on a regular basis and attracting some of the top teams in the country. The facility offers ample restrooms, food service, and lighted parking. For more information call the Fort Payne Sports Complex at (256) 845–5120.
Presently, Fort Payne's Public Swimming facility is an Olympic sized pool complete with diving boards and lifeguards. It is home to Fort Payne's youth swim team, the Aquacats. Other swimming opportunities are at DeSoto State Park's pool and designated areas on Little River.
Ponds, rivers and lakes offer bass, bream, crappie, catfish and trout within a short drive from Fort Payne.
The surrounding forests are home to deer, fox, wild turkey, quail, dove, duck, and even an occasional bobcat and coyote. DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve are minutes away offering hiking trails, camping and canoeing, opportunities for those who prefer a natural way to relax. Hunters find their bounty here with excellent opportunities to bag deer, dove, turkey, quail, duck, and more.
Indoor activities include organized volleyball and basketball for a variety of ages as well as racquetball and handball courts at the Fort Payne Recreation Center (shown at left). The Hamilton Cinema is a four-screen movie theatre that offers first-run films, often ahead of many other towns.
The Fort Payne Opera House and the revamped DeKalb Theatre (shown left) host live theater regularly though out the year and through the auspices of the Big Wills Arts Council also offer professional ballet and music from classical piano to symphony.
Special events in the area include the annual Indian Festival and Pow-Wow sponsored by the Depot Museum adjacent to Union Park, in downtown Fort Payne; the Taste of DeKalb County and the VFW Agricultural Fair featuring Cumberland Shows Carnival and Rides, all falling in October.
Civic organizations, businesses, and the city itself, offer a wide variety of Events During the Year.
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DeSoto Falls is just one of the many spectacular area attractions that make living in Fort Payne such a distinct pleasure. Find out more about this unique area by visiting the DeKalb County Tourist Association internet site.
The Boom Days in Fort Payne spanned a time period between February 1889 and August of 1890. Investors and industrialists came to the area and made Fort Payne a "booming" town. (more)
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