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Dancy-Polk House — Attraction in Decatur

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Dancy-Polk House
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The Dancy–Polk House is a historic residence in Decatur, Alabama. The house was built in 1829 for Colonel William Francis Dancy, an early settler in the area, who later moved to Franklin, LA. It is the oldest building in Decatur, and one of only four to survive the Civil War.
Nearby attractions
Old State Bank
925 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Daikin Amphitheater at Founder's Park
905 Canal St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Rhodes Ferry Park
100 Market St NW, Decatur, AL 35601, United States
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
207 Church St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Frazier Park
309 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Daikin Garden
309 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Nearby restaurants
Simp McGhee's
725 Bank St, Decatur, AL 35601
Bank Street Grill
719 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
609 Social Market & Provisions
Historic District, 609 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
The Mallard Coffee Company
14 Lee St, Decatur, AL 35601
Waffle House
710 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Hardee’s
810 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Nearby hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront
1101 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Clarion Pointe Decatur Downtown
810 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
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Dancy-Polk House

901 Railroad St NW, Decatur, AL 35601
4.6(8)
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The Dancy–Polk House is a historic residence in Decatur, Alabama. The house was built in 1829 for Colonel William Francis Dancy, an early settler in the area, who later moved to Franklin, LA. It is the oldest building in Decatur, and one of only four to survive the Civil War.

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attractions: Old State Bank, Daikin Amphitheater at Founder's Park, Rhodes Ferry Park, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Frazier Park, Daikin Garden, restaurants: Simp McGhee's, Bank Street Grill, 609 Social Market & Provisions, The Mallard Coffee Company, Waffle House, Hardee’s
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Nearby attractions of Dancy-Polk House

Old State Bank

Daikin Amphitheater at Founder's Park

Rhodes Ferry Park

Carnegie Visual Arts Center

Frazier Park

Daikin Garden

Old State Bank

Old State Bank

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Daikin Amphitheater at Founder's Park

Daikin Amphitheater at Founder's Park

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Rhodes Ferry Park

Rhodes Ferry Park

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Carnegie Visual Arts Center

Carnegie Visual Arts Center

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Nearby restaurants of Dancy-Polk House

Simp McGhee's

Bank Street Grill

609 Social Market & Provisions

The Mallard Coffee Company

Waffle House

Hardee’s

Simp McGhee's

Simp McGhee's

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(310)

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A lot of history in this old Antebellum home! My ancestors once had an equally beautiful Antebellum home very close by but it was burned down when the Union Army came through. If your into history, I’d recommend at least...

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1 of the 4 houses left standing from the Battle of Decatur. The Old State Bank which is Alabama’s 1st Bank is just across the railroad tracks & is visible from the Dancy-Polk. Use the pedestrian...

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Just passing by to see the view of the historical house after going to through the pedestrian bridge...

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A lot of history in this old Antebellum home! My ancestors once had an equally beautiful Antebellum home very close by but it was burned down when the Union Army came through. If your into history, I’d recommend at least driving by...
Debbie GoodwinDebbie Goodwin
1 of the 4 houses left standing from the Battle of Decatur. The Old State Bank which is Alabama’s 1st Bank is just across the railroad tracks & is visible from the Dancy-Polk. Use the pedestrian crossing bridge.
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1 of the 4 houses left standing from the Battle of Decatur. The Old State Bank which is Alabama’s 1st Bank is just across the railroad tracks & is visible from the Dancy-Polk. Use the pedestrian crossing bridge.
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1 of the 4 houses left standing from the Battle of Decatur. The Old State Bank which is Alabama’s 1st Bank is just across the railroad tracks & is visible from the Dancy-Polk. Use the pedestrian crossing bridge.
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