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Decatur is a city in Adams County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,528 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Adams County. This town is named after war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr. It was founded in 1836.

Decatur is the home of the world's first monument dedicated exclusively to peace. It stands in the yard of the Adams County courthouse.
The local high school in Decatur is Bellmont High School. Approximately 900 students attend BHS. Its mascots are the Braves and Squaws.
A major annual event is the Callithumpian Parade, which is held on the night of the last Monday in October.
Some of the larger employers in Decatur include All American Homes, Bunge Limited, Fleetwood, and Thunderbird Products.
Decatur is home to two unique restaurants that are well known in the surrounding area: Arnold's Drive-In and Back 40 Junction.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

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