Information on Fort Payne, DeKalb County
The City of Fort Payne is located in the state of Alabama, in DeKalb County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Fort Payne City HALL, DeKalb County
| Fort Payne City Hall's address | Not available | |
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| Phone number of Fort Payne City Hall | Not available | |
| Fort Payne, AL email | Not available | |
| Fort Payne official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Fort Payne | Brian Baine | |
| DeKalb County, Alabama: Vital Records | Fort Payne vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Alabama birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Fort Payne
What county is Fort Payne AL in?Fort Payne, AL is located in DeKalb County |
Where is Fort Payne, Alabama ?Fort Payne is located in DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama, United States. Geographically, it lies within the southern Appalachian Mountains region. The city is situated approximately 100 miles southeast of Huntsville and about 140 miles northeast of Birmingham. It is also near the Alabama-Georgia state line. |
Fort Payne administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb - other counties in Alabama |
Demography of Fort Payne
| Name of Fort Payne inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 14 012 inhabitants | 46 / 2 295 | ||
| Population density in Fort Payne | 252,5 pop/sq mi (97,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Fort Payne, AL
Where to apply for a passport in Fort Payne, AL? There are 1 passport offices in Fort Payne, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT DEKALB COUNTY | 300 GRAND AVE S | 2568458525 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Fort Payne
There are 9 bank branches in Fort Payne.
First State Bank of DeKalb County is the most popular bank in Fort Payne with 2 branch offices, followed by First Southern State Bank with 2 branch offices and then Compass Bank with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Fort Payne:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| First State Bank of DeKalb County | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Southern State Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Compass Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Fidelity Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Fort Payne administrative numbers
| Fort Payne City code | 0127616 |
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| Fort Payne City postcode | 35967 |
Transportation modes in Fort Payne
| Airport | Richard B. Russell Airport 31.5 miles Northeast Alabama Regional Airport 40.3 miles Marion County Airport 42.4 miles |
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Fort Payne territory
| Fort Payne area | 55,48 sq mi (143,70 km²) |
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| Fort Payne altitude | 1 109 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.455 Longitude: -85.6953 Latitude: 34° 27' 18'' North Longitude: 85° 41' 43'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Fort Payne | Currently, the town Fort Payne isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Fort Payne isn't part of a natural park |
What is Fort Payne close to?
| Nearby cities include: Pine Ridge, Valley Head, Hammondville and Rainsville | ||
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| Rainsville | Valley Head | Valley Head |
| Pine Ridge |  | Valley Head |
| Pine Ridge | Pine Ridge | Gaylesville |
| Pine Ridge 5.1 miles | Valley Head 7.9 miles | Hammondville 8.3 miles |
| Rainsville 8.5 miles | Sylvania 9.7 miles | Mentone 10 miles |
| Shiloh 10.4 miles | Fyffe 12 miles | Henagar 12.3 miles |
| Menlo 12.6 miles | Powell 12.7 miles | Gaylesville 15.1 miles |
| Sand Rock 16.1 miles | Dutton 16.2 miles | Collinsville 16.6 miles |
| Lakeview 16.6 miles | Lyerly 17 miles | Ider 17.2 miles |
| Cedar Bluff 17.7 miles | Pisgah 18 miles | Section 18.7 miles |
Distance between Fort Payne and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1863 miles | Houston : 653 miles | Philadelphia : 696 miles |
| Phoenix : 1511 miles | San Antonio : 828 miles | San Diego : 1807 miles |
| Dallas : 648 miles | San Jose : 2022 miles | Jacksonville : 370 miles |
| Indianapolis : 369 miles | San Francisco : 2086 miles | Austin : 760 miles |
| Columbus : 411 miles | Fort Worth : 681 miles | Charlotte : 281 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Fort Payne, AL
Elementary schools in Fort Payne
Ruhuma Junior High School
District of Dekalb CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 186
Williams Avenue Elementary School
District of Fort Payne CityLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 4
Students : 504
Wills Valley Elementary School
District of Fort Payne CityLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 794
Middle schools in Fort Payne
Fort Payne Middle School
District of Fort Payne CityLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 990
High schools in Fort Payne
Fort Payne High School
District of Fort Payne CityLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 933
Alternative schools in Fort Payne
Alternative School
District of Dekalb CountyLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 12
Leisure and activities in Fort Payne surrounding area
| Sequoyah Caverns to Valley Head 15.8 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Desoto Country Club | Terrapin Hills Country Club |
| Rainsville Golf & Country Club to Rainsville 9 miles | Saddle Rock Golf Course to Mentone 9.7 miles |
Other information on the City of Fort Payne
| Nuclear power plant | Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station 35 mile |
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