Dothan, Alabama
Location in Houston County and the state of Alabama
Country	United States
State	Alabama
Counties	Houston
Area
- City	86.8 sq mi (224.8 km²)
- Land	86.6 sq mi (224.3 km²)
- Water	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population (2006)
- City	64,053
- Density	665.2/sq mi (284.93/km²)

Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the seat of Houston County, and portions of the city are in Dale County and Henry County. The city's name derives from a town mentioned in a Bible verse, Genesis 37:17 - "For I heard them say, let us go to Dothan." As of the 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the city's population was 64,053.^[1] It is the principal city of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties. Image File history File links Houston_County_Alabama_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Dothan_Highlighted. ... Houston County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... This article is about the U.S. State. ... List of 67 counties in the U.S. state of Alabama: Autauga County Baldwin County Barbour County Bibb County Blount County Bullock County Butler County Calhoun County Chambers County Cherokee County Chilton County Choctaw County Clarke County Clay County Cleburne County Coffee County Colbert County Conecuh County Coosa County Covington... Houston County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... This article is about the U.S. State. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Houston County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Dale County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Henry County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... Genesis (Greek: Γένεσις, having the meanings of birth, creation, cause, beginning, source and origin) is the first book of the Torah (five books of Moses) and hence the first book of the Tanakh, part of the Hebrew Bible; it is also the first book of the Christian Old Testament. ... Dothan was a city located at north of Shechem, and about 100 km north of Hebron, house of Jacob. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... Geneva County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Henry County is the name of several counties in the United States of America: Henry County, Alabama Henry County, Georgia Henry County, Illinois Henry County, Indiana Henry County, Iowa Henry County, Kentucky Henry County, Missouri Henry County, Ohio Henry County, Tennessee Henry County, Virginia This is a disambiguation page &#8212... Houston County is the name of several counties in the United States: Houston County, Alabama Houston County, Georgia Houston County, Minnesota Houston County, Tennessee Houston County, Texas This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

History

In the late 1700s and 1800s, horse and ox-drawn covered wagons from Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida creaked and groaned across the South as pioneer families searched for a place to build new homes and to start a new life. Those pioneers who passed through the vast pine forests in the southeast corner of the territory (that was to later become the state of Alabama), would often stop at a spring known as Poplar Head, where they would camp for a while and rest. Most of those early travelers believed that the sandy soil which nurtured the thick pine forests would not be suitable for farming, so they moved on. Events and trends The Bonneville Slide blocks the Columbia River near the site of present-day Cascade Locks, Oregon with a land bridge 200 feet (60 m) high. ... // Invention of the Jacquard loom in 1801. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ... The Conestoga Wagon is a heavy, broad-wheeled covered freight carrier used extensively during the United States Westward Expansion in the late 1700s and 1800s. ... Nickname: Motto: Aedes Mores Juraque Curat (She cares for her temples, customs, and rights) Location of Charleston in South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude... This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedias quality standards. ... “Jacksonville” redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ... Farming, ploughing rice paddy, in Indonesia Agriculture is the process of producing food, feed, fiber and other desired products by cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals (livestock). ...

Poplar Head, named for the poplar trees that encircled the glade where the "head" (as springs were often called) welled from the earth, was where ancient Indian trails met, crossed, and then continued on. The spring was often used by Indians from the various tribes of the Creek Confederacy as a meeting place and as a campground. In the 1830s a fort existed on the Barber Plantation, ten or twelve miles east of Poplar Head, where the settlers from the surrounding town and hamlets could go when they felt threatened by the Indians. By 1840, the Indian wars in Alabama were over and the fort soon disappeared. The rocky area in this picture is an example of a glade A glade is an open area within a woodland. ... // Electromagnetic induction discovered by Michael Faraday Evolutionary theorist Charles Darwins expedition on the HMS Beagle. ... Fundamentally, a plantation is usually a large farm or estate, especially in a tropical or semitropical country, on which cotton, tobacco, coffee, sugar cane, or trees and the like is cultivated, usually by resident laborers. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... The word Hamlet has more than one use: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a play by William Shakespeare, and the main character therein. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

By 1885, the hamlet had grown into a village. The new settlers realized that if the community's growth was to be sustained, they would need a governing body and local law enforcement. On November 10, 1885, the people of Poplar Head voted to incorporate and re-name the village Dothan, after it was discovered that a "Poplar Head" post office already existed in northern Alabama. The city of Dothan was incorporated on November 11, 1885. 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... For the band, see The Police. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... In local government, incorporation occurs when municipalities such as cities, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. ... Small-town post office and town hall in Lockhart, Alabama A post office is a facility (in most countries, a government one) where the public can purchase postage stamps for mailing correspondence or merchandise, and also drop off or pick up packages or other special-delivery items. ... is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Original inhabitants were the Alabama and Creek Native American tribes. Alabama-Coushatta Reservation welcome sign The Alabama or Alibamu (Albaamaha in the Alabama language) are a Southeastern culture people of Native Americans. ... The Creeks are a Native American people originally from the southeastern United States, also known by their original name Muscogee (or Muskogee), the name they use to identify themselves today. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ...

Hyman Blumberg settled in Dothan in 1892 and started a retail apparel business. He married his sweetheart from Baltimore, Maryland, Esther, and together they had six sons and one daughter, all of whom were active in building the largest department store in southeast Alabama. It was the first store in Dothan to install a moving escalator; people would come from many miles away just to ride this new innovation. Blumberg's and Sons was the first full line department store in Dothan and drew customers from as far away as Georgia and Florida. The store closed in 1975, but the Blumbergs remain a prominent family in Dothan. 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Girls wearing formal attire for dancing, an example of one of the many modern forms of clothing. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... The interior of a typical Macys department store. ... Escalators at Canary Wharf, London. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1902, Dothan resident W. M. Cooper released a revision of B. F. White's popular tune book, The Sacred Harp. 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Wilson Marion Cooper (December 17, 1850 - July 17, 1916) of Dothan, Alabama, was a notable musician and music teacher within the Sacred Harp tradition. ... B. F. White Benjamin Franklin White (September 20, 1800 - December 5, 1879) was a shape note singing master, and compiler of the shape note tunebook known as The Sacred Harp. ... Sacred Harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral music that took root in the Southern region of the United States. ...

Dothan also took part in the 1939 New York World's Fair. Trylon, Perisphere and Helicline photo by Sam Gottscho The 1939-40 New York Worlds Fair, located on the current site of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (also the location of the 1964-1965 New York Worlds Fair), was one of the largest worlds fairs of all time. ...

Famous residents, past and present

Dothan is the birthplace of Johnny Mack Brown (1904-1974), an All-American college football player and successful film actor. Actors William Gray Espy, (the original Snapper of the long-running CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless), and Donna D'Errico were also born in Dothan. Singer Bobby Goldsboro, famous for his 1968 Top 40 #1 hit "Honey" as well as many other Top 40 releases of the 1960s and early 1970s, grew up in Dothan and graduated from Dothan High School, though he was born in Marianna, Florida. Farley Taylor, heard nationwide on his radio show "The Old Taylor-Made Opry", lived most of his life in Dothan and broadcast his radio show from WTVY-FM there. Former Alabama Attorney General and Lt. Governor Bill Baxley, famous for prosecuting the 16th St. Baptist Church bombings, was born and raised in Dothan. Movie Gallery CEO Joe Malugen is a current resident of Dothan. Former Miss America, Heather Whitestone, also was born and raised in Dothan. Matt Cain, a starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, was born in Dothan. Artis Gilmore, Jacksonville University center and later MVP of the ABA, attended junior high and high school in Dothan. Former Playboy model Nicole Holland (List of Playboy NSS models G-R) was born and raised in Dothan. Johnny Mack Brown (September 1, 1904 – November 14, 1974) was an All-American college football player and successful film actor. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... An All-America team is a sports team composed of star players. ... A college football game between Colorado State and Air Force. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... 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Heather Whitestone McCallum (born February 24, 1973 in Dothan, Alabama) is a beauty queen who was the first deaf Miss America title holder, having lost her hearing at the age of eighteen months. ... Matthew Thomas Cain (born October 1, 1984 in Dothan, Alabama) is a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... Artis Gilmore (born September 21, 1948, in Chipley, Florida) is a former professional basketball player in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Jacksonville Dolphins - The Logo of Jacksonville University Jacksonville University (JU) is a private university located in Jacksonville, Florida, on the shore of the St. ... 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Another Dothan native is "The Wrestling Pro" Leon Baxter, who was a wrestler. He got his start in the 1960s, wrestling all over the South as "Tarzan Baxter." He feuded with wrestling legend Danny Hodge and teamed with Juan Sebastian as The Masked Guachos, then hit it big in the Gulf Coast area as "The Wrestling Pro" in the 1970s. Baxter went on to have a short feud with legendary world heavyweight champion Lou Thesz and a rookie named Terry "The Hulk" Boulder, later known as Hulk Hogan. For the video game, see Pro Wrestling (video game). ... The Gulf of Mexico is a major body of water bordered and nearly landlocked by North America. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Terrence Gene Bollea (born on August 11, 1953) is an American actor and semi-retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan. ...

Also, local figure "Dancin' Dave" is well known by the residents of Dothan. He walks the streets regularly dressed in white. His nickname comes from his reputation for tap-dancing for a quarter. Tap dance was born in the United States during the 19th century, and today is popular all around the world. ...

Dothan is also the hometown for professional skateboarder Jamie Thomas, who went on to create two skateboard companies and a shoe company. He also won an "Entrepreneur of The Year" award in 2006. Jamie Thomas (born October 11, 1974) is a professional skateboarder and skateboard industry magnate from Dothan, Alabama. ...

Geography

Dothan is located at 31°13′38″N, 85°24′26″W (31.227225, -85.407258)^GR1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 224.9 km² (86.8 mi²). 224.3 km² (86.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.23%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Dothan is the self-proclaimed “Hub of the Wiregrass” of southeastern Alabama. The Wiregrass Region or Wiregrass Country is an area of the Southern United States encompassing parts of southern Georgia, southeastern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle named for the native wiregrass. ...

Dothan is also commonly referred to in the state of Alabama and Gulf Coast region as "The Circle City", thanks to the Ross Clark Circle, which encircles most of the city. State Route 210 or SR 210, also known as Ross Clark Circle or simply The Circle to locals, is a route overlaid by US 84, US 231, and US 431 encircling Dothan in Houston County. ...

Climate

Dothan has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 93.0°F (33.9°C) in the summer to 59.0°F (15°C) high during winter. The humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and chilly to mild winters. ...

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 estimate of 2005, there were 62,145 people, 23,685 households, and 17,108 families residing in the city. The population density was 257.4/km² (666.6/mi²). There were 27,908 housing units at an average density of 115.5/km² (299.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.33% white, 30.11% black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander American, 0.46% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The updated census estimate for 2005 showed Dothan's population increased by more than 5,500 persons to 63,450. The total number of residents in Houston County also increased by more than 6,800 since 2000. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The term white American (often used interchangeably with Caucasian American[3] and within the United States simply white[4]) is an umbrella term that refers to people of European, Middle Eastern, and North African descent residing in the United States. ... A Masai man in Kenya Black people or blacks is a political, social or cultural classification of people. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... // Demographics in 2000 US Census Pacific Islander Americans represent the smallest group counted on the 2000 US Census. ... For other uses, see Race (disambiguation). ... Hispanic flag, not widely used. ... // The term Latino is a linguistic identity that refers to an individual that has significant ancestry from a nation-state where a Latin derived language is spoken or is the offical language of the government. ...

There are 27,908 households, out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households are made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 2.94. 70% of women with school-age children work. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population is spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who are 65 or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females, there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. 22% of adults have never married. 55% are currently married. 3% are separated. 12% are divorced. 9% are widowed.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $45,025. Males had a median income of $34,475 versus $22,572 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,539. About 12.7% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Approximately 79% of residents completed high school, while 23% went on to complete college. 8% of the population has a graduate or professional degree. 6% are unemployed. Average commute to work time is 18 minutes.

People of Dothan

Due to its relative geographic remoteness from larger Alabama cities like Mobile and Birmingham, Dothan has its own character^{[citation needed]}. Dothan has been called the "Hub of the Wiregrass,"^{[citation needed]} a region comprising southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the far northern end of the Florida panhandle. It has been suggested that List of people from Mobile, Alabama be merged into this article or section. ... Nickname: Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: , Country State County Jefferson, Shelby Government  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area  - City  151. ... The Wiregrass Region or Wiregrass Country is an area of the Southern United States encompassing parts of southern Georgia, southeastern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle named for the native wiregrass. ... The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. ...

Dothan's most affluent and least affluent neighborhoods remain largely segregated, but there is now significant integration of middle-income neighborhoods.^{[citation needed]} Dothan's churches are almost completely segregated. A neighbourhood or neighborhood (see spelling differences) is a geographically localised community located within a larger city or suburb. ... The Rex Theatre for Colored People Racial segregation is characterised by separation of different races in daily life, such as eating in a restaurant, drinking from a water fountain, using a rest room, attending school, going to the movies, or in the rental or purchase of a home[1]. Segregation... Look up integration in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The middle class, in colloquial usage, consists of those people who have a degree of economic independence, but not a great deal of social influence or power. ...

Education

The majority of K-12 students in Dothan and Houston County attend Dothan City Schools or Houston County Schools. Though many attend local private schools such as Houston Academy[1], Providence Christian School, Northside Methodist Academy, or Emmanuel Christian School.[2][3] About one third of white students attend private K-12 schools; racial minority enrollment in private schools is minimal. Institutes of higher education include Troy University, Dothan Campus, Wallace Community College and Bethany Divinity College & Seminary. [4] [5] [6] “Whites” redirects here. ... Troy Worldwide Logo Troy University (formerly Troy State University) is a public university located in Troy, Alabama and founded in 1887. ...

Religion

Most Christians in Dothan attend Southern Baptist churches. There are also Churches of Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, AME, Freewill, Episcopal and various Evangelical churches among Dothan's Protestant churches. St Columbia Catholic Church is currently expanding to better serve their congregation. Dothan also has a Reform Jewish synagogue, Temple Emanu-El.

Economy

After the boll weevil brought about the local death of "King Cotton," Dothan-Houston County found a new crop: peanuts. Dothan is home to the National Peanut Festival, established in 1938 and held each fall to honor peanut growers and celebrate the harvest. Approximately half of all peanuts produced in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan. Cotton is again increasing in importance. Binomial name Anthonomus grandis Boheman, 1843 Wikispecies has information related to: Boll weevil The boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) is a beetle measuring an average length of six millimeters (¼ inch). ... King Cotton is a phrase used in the Southern United States. ... Annual Festival in Dothan, Alabama celebrating the huge crop of peanuts that is harvested in the surrounding environs each year. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Binomial name L. This article is about the legume. ...

The city of Dothan currently is undergoing a large economic boom, with a number of multi-million dollar retail centers in their planning or pre-construction stages. The city of Dothan also is ranked as the #1 city in the nation for most available restaurants in a city of its size. ^{[citation needed]} In economics, the term boom and bust refers to the movement of an economy through economic cycles due to changes in aggregate demand. ...

The people of Dothan enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Dothan was rated #1 by US News and World Report in 2006 as the cheapest city to live in, due to low local taxes. This means residents of Houston County have the lowest tax burden of anyone in the Western world. Sales tax is a large source of revenue for the city, thanks to retail and restaurant businesses impacted by the large number of travelers on Highway 231, and because it is the largest city within a radius of 80 miles. Dothan's economy includes agriculture, aerospace, distribution, retail, and advanced technology. A cost-of-living index measures differences in the price of goods and services over time. ... U.S. News & World Report is a weekly newsmagazine. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A sales tax is a consumption tax charged at the point of purchase for certain goods and services. ... Look up revenue in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... U.S. Highway 231 is a spur of U.S. Highway 31. ... Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an AAA (authentication, authorization and accounting) protocol for applications such as network access or IP mobility. ... Look up aerospace in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Dothan's healthcare system is among the highest rated and most affordable in the country, due to its being the home of two hospitals: Southeast Alabama Medical Center and Flowers Hospital. The two hospitals are the largest employers in Houston County. According to a 2003 study, less than 10% of Dothan area residents, or 14,156 people, have no health insurance.*

Movie Gallery, the second largest video rental chain in the United States opened its first store in Dothan in 1985 and maintains its headquarters there. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A rental shop is a store where a consumer can borrow reusable products for a fee for a certain period of time before returning them. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ...

Fort Rucker, the home of Army aviation, is located about 20 miles west of the city. Fort Rucker is a US Army base located mostly in Dale County, Alabama. ...

Transportation

Dothan has been served by regional airlines through Dothan Regional Airport and is 25 minutes away from a connecting flight to almost anywhere in the world via six daily flights to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The regional airport was relocated to Napier Field in 1965, although a push to move the airport was started in the early 1950s by then-Mayor Richmond C. McClintock. Jet service began in 1968 with Southern Airways' acquisition of DC-9 aircraft. Dothan still lacks affordable air service. Dothan Regional Airport (IATA: DHN, ICAO: KDHN) is a public airport located 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Dothan, in Dale County, Alabama, USA. DHN is mostly used for military aviation but is also served by one commercial airline. ... FAA diagram of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (IATA: ATL, ICAO: KATL, FAA LID: ATL), locally known as Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson, or simply Hartsfield, is located seven miles (11 km) south of the central business district of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Southern Airways was a regional airline operating in the United States from its founding by Frank Hulse in 1949 until 1979 when it was folded into Republic Airlines, which on 1 October 1986 became part of Northwest Airlines. ... The Douglas DC-9 is a twin-engined jet airliner, first manufactured in 1965 and, in much modified form and under a succession of different names, still in production today as the Boeing 717. ...

Area attractions

• Adventureland Theme Park is an elaborate mini-theme park that is family-oriented. It includes two 18-hole miniature golf courses with waterfalls, lagoons and elaborate landscaping, a figure-eight go-cart track with a double underpass bridge and Indy-style karts, bumper boats, batting cages, a Max Flight roller coaster simulator, a large arcade and snack bar.
• US Army Aviation Museum - Housing one of the largest helicopter collections in the world, the US Army Aviation Museum focuses on the role of fixed and rotor wing flight in the U.S. Army. The exhibits depict over 50 years of history of Army Aviation, and include a number of life size dioramas, films, and interpretive material.
• Dr. George Washington Carver Monument , located at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, pays tribute to one of the nation's greatest educators and agricultural researchers, whose work resulted in the creation of 325 products from peanuts, more than 100 products from sweet potatoes and hundreds more from a dozen other plants native to the South. These products contributed to rural economic improvement by offering alternative crops to cotton that were beneficial for the farmers and for the land.
• Dothan Area Botanical Gardens - Enjoy the old Southern-style of gardening, and see what works in the Wiregrass. A tranquil, paved nature trail meanders through a beautiful rose garden, through herbs, daylilies, camellias, azaleas, past a peaceful pond, Victorian gazebo and a demonstration garden.
• Dothan Opera House, built in 1915, represents the elegance of turn-of-the-century southern life. Theatre performances, spectacular concerts, symphonies, ballet performances, and many other cultural events are regularly held in this landmark. Tours are available upon request.
• Eastgate Park is a 198-acre country estate, complete with lodge and meeting facilities. It includes fishing lakes, a two-mile walking trail, sand volley ball, swimming pool (for private parties only), picnic area and lighted tennis courts. Additional amenities are under development.
• Press Thornton Future Masters Golf Tournament at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine has been held annually since 1950 in early July. More than 600 junior golfers participate in this part of the Junior Grand Slam of Golf hosted by the Dothan Country Club.
• Highland Oaks Golf Course is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and proclaimed by Golf Digest as the 7th best public course in the US. This world-class 36-hole facility offers three championship 9-hole courses, plus a 9-hole Par 3 course. The Clubhouse includes a pro shop, dining room, lounge and meeting room.
• "Joseph" statue at Millennium Park is a ten feet tall cast bronze sculpture, located in the historic downtown area. It depicts the Bible verse, "For I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan" (Genesis 37:17), which inspired city founders in 1885 to change the name of the town from Poplar Head to Dothan.
• Landmark Park Agricultural Museum and Starlab Planetarium at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine is the official agriculture museum of the State of Alabama. Visit a 1900s farmstead, complete with farmhouse, outhouses, and farm animals. Stroll the boardwalk and nature trail, see a planetarium show, have a picnic, tour Phase I of the Alabama Agricultural Museum, or catch one of the park's many special events. In the Planetarium, night skies are shown as they appear in season. Constellations are displayed as they relate to mythology. The park also has a new playground. A pavilion near the playground is available for park visitors and children's parties. A recently completed barn is available for rental for large events.
• Houston-Love Memorial Library - Located at 212 W. Burdeshaw Street in downtown Dothan across from the main post office.
• Maria's Vineyard - Nestled in a grove of oak and pecan trees, the Vineyard offers a casual place to host an event either outside or inside in the Vineyard House.
• National Peanut Festival - Occurs annually in November. The festival hosts competitions in different areas for all ages. A large midway, entertainment by nationally known recording artists, and the largest parade in the area are featured attractions.
• Peanut Monument at the Visitor Information Center helps to proclaim Dothan as the Peanut Capital of the World.
• Peanuts Around Town at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine is a public art project organized by The Downtown Group consisting of five feet tall peanut sculptures that are decorated in various fashions and displayed around Dothan.
• Porter Hardware is the oldest operating hardware store in Alabama.^{[citation needed]} Opened in 1889 by E.R. Porter and J.D. Murphree and located at 136 East Main Street, Porter Hardware is still operated today by Mr. Porter's descendants. The interior and exterior of Porter Hardware remains virtually unaltered and it maintains a large inventory of hardware and hard-to-find items.
• Westgate Park and Water World at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine- Westgate Park is recognized as one of the premier parks in Alabama.^{[citation needed]} The five-field complex hosts local, regional, state and national softball tournaments and is adjacent to Water World, Westgate Recreational Complex and BMX Track.
• Water World includes ocean-size waves in the giant wave pool and twisting 400 foot water slides.
• Dothan's Westgate Tennis Center promises to be one of the very best in the Southern United States.^{[citation needed]} The facility addresses the highest standards of play and the greatest comfort for spectators. Amenities include 16 lighted full-size clay tennis courts, a control center, observation deck, shade shelters and large courtyard.
• Kiwanis Park, located on Westgate Park land fronting Whatley at the intersection with Deerpath, has playgrounds and a picnic pavilion with a water fountain and restrooms. There are also walking trails.
• Solomon Park, located in the Garden District at the corner of Choctaw and Redwood streets, has the shadiest playground in Dothan, a real godsend in hot weather.
• Wiregrass Festival of Murals at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an ongoing project of historic murals painted by nationally and internationally acclaimed muralists on the walls of buildings in the downtown historic district. Guided tours are available upon request.
• The Lampman Antiques and Lighting A Lighting store with a large variety of chandeliers, clocks, sconces, and many other antiques. The Lampman also offers lamp and clock repair.
• Wiregrass Commons Mall is the only mall in the SE Alabama region. It has over 630,000 square feet of shopping and over 50 retail stores. The mall also has a food court. Anchors for the mall are JC Penney, Parisian and soon to be formerly Dillards.
• Wiregrass Museum of Art includes five galleries feature changing exhibitions of visual and decorative arts in the historic building. Also features ARTventures, a hands-on exhibit for children and a gift gallery for shopping.
• World's Smallest City Block is located at the intersection of North Appletree, Museum, and Troy streets in Dothan. This land triangle features a stop sign, a yield sign, a street sign, and a granite marker placed by the Camellia Garden Club on May 1, 1964 stating that the block is the World's Smallest City Block.

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External links

• City of Dothan web site
• Dothan Chamber of Commerce
• Dothan City Schools' web site
• Dothan Cultural Arts Center
• Dothan Eagle - Local Newspaper
• WiregrassLive.com - Local Message Board
• WiregrassNews- Local Internet News Site
• Landmark Park - Alabama Museum of Agriculture
• National Peanut Festival
• Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
• Wiregrass Festival of Murals at the Internet Archive Wayback Machine
• Wiregrass Museum of Art

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