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11-20-2008, 11:50 AM
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Cheesh, thanks everyone. I had my settings set to notify me in my email and didnt get a thing, so I didnt know anyone answered. By a nice neighborhood, I mean one that is not crack alley... A nice neighborhood. Schools are not important..just 3 adults moving right now. Ah, the cities you mentioned have all been in my mind, thanks.
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11-20-2008, 04:24 PM
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I just came across Oakville. What are the demographics of that little town? I cannot find the information.
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11-20-2008, 04:28 PM
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You can check here for towns/cities in AL. They are sorted by population so if you don't see it, select another option.
http://www.city-data.com/city/Alabama2.html
I checked and didn't find Oakville, but that doesn't mean it isn't a community not a city. AL has a lot of places that are on maps but they aren't really towns or even cities.
If it is near Decatur, Southlander will know.
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11-20-2008, 06:36 PM
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I'll head there now to see what I can learn... Thank you Keeper...
(I like your quote)
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11-20-2008, 08:28 PM
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Oakville is a tiny little settlement just outside Moulton, in Lawrence County. It is famous for being the birthplace of Jesse Owens. Many of his relatives still live there. |
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11-21-2008, 08:24 AM
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How far is that from Decatur, Southlander? Would her DH be able to commute to Decatur in a reasonable amt of time?
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11-21-2008, 08:40 AM
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How far is that from Decatur..
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11-21-2008, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryBeth2
Cheesh, thanks everyone. I had my settings set to notify me in my email and didnt get a thing, so I didnt know anyone answered. By a nice neighborhood, I mean one that is not crack alley... A nice neighborhood. Schools are not important..just 3 adults moving right now. Ah, the cities you mentioned have all been in my mind, thanks.
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Good schools should matter for two reasons:
1) Generally, good schools mean good neighborhoods
2) Good schools will help with the resale value of your home. |
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11-21-2008, 10:32 AM
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How far is that from Decatur, Southlander? Would her DH be able to commute to Decatur in a reasonable amt of time?
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It's a very easy commute - maybe 20 miles or a tad less. Mostly 4-lane roads. Oakville has the Jesse Owens Park, a running park that was most recently used for the state high school cross-country meet. An American Indian museum is practically next door. Lots of room to spread out.
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Good schools should matter for two reasons:
1) Generally, good schools mean good neighborhoods
2) Good schools will help with the resale value of your home.
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Lawrence County is a poor, rural county with probably the poorest schools in North Alabama. But not everybody can or wants to live where the schools are top-rated. |
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11-21-2008, 05:55 PM
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It's the neighborhood that matters. I guess we can look around when we get up that way. Thanks for all the info. I'll let you know where we land.
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