Morgan County, Alabama, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Morgan County lies in northern Alabama along the Tennessee River. Decatur is its county seat, and Hartselle and Somerville are among its other communities. The county was established as Cotaco County in 1818 and renamed for Revolutionary War Gen. Daniel Morgan in 1821. River transportation and railroads helped shape settlement, farming and industrial development. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s river projects later supported navigation, power generation and new industries.