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Existing comment: Decatur, Georgia
The city of homes, schools and churches
Settled by Scotch-Irish pioneers from Virginia and the Carolinas. Incorporated in 1823.
Named for Commodore Stephen Decatur, noted American naval officer in the War of 1812.
"Our country! -- In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right -- but, our country, right or wrong."
Erected by Decatur Lodge BPOE 1602
1937
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