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Introduction to Arab, Alabama
Arab, Alabama, in Marshall county, is 29 miles S of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 127 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 7,174 people lived in Arab.
Arab History
The city of Arab was founded by Stephen Tuttle Thompson and was originally known as Thompson's Village. The first post office was established in 1882, and Thompson became the postmaster in 1892. Arab was also incorporated in the same year. Originally, the name proposed was Arad. However, the postal authorities misspelled the name and it was never corrected. J.R.N. Thompson became the city's first mayor. Arab High School was established in 1921.
Arab and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Arab
During your stay in Arab, you can visit the Arab Historic Complex, Buck Island Reef National Monument, and Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center. There are several houses of worship in the city including Gilliam Springs Church, Eddy Baptist Church, and Pleasant Valley Church. The City of Arab also hosts several events and festivals throughout the year such as the Poke Salat Festival and Community Fair.
Arab Transportation
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field is the nearest airport.
Arab Higher Education
Opportunities for higher education are provided by Alabama A & M University, John C Calhoun State Community College, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, and many other colleges and universities.
Arab strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Arab to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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