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Caddo, Alabama
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 Caddo, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Caddo, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 115355 |
Caddo is a small community in Lawrence County, Alabama, in the United States. It's located along Alabama State Highway 24, between the cities of Decatur and Moulton. Caddo is like a neighborhood or suburb of Decatur and is part of the larger Decatur area. People have talked about making Caddo an official town since the 1980s.
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History of Caddo
In 1976, two schools, Midway School and Chalybeate School, joined together. They formed a new school called East Lawrence Elementary School. Two years later, in 1978, East Lawrence High School was built. Both of these new schools were built in Caddo.
Later, in 1999, East Lawrence Middle School was also created. Since these schools were built, Caddo and the East Lawrence area have grown steadily. Because of this growth and how close they are, Caddo and the nearby community of Midway have become like one big community. Today, many people who live in Caddo work and shop in the nearby city of Decatur.
Becoming an Official Town
People in Caddo have been discussing making it an official town since the 1980s. This means Caddo would have its own local government and rules. In 2011, there was a vote to decide if Caddo should become an official town, but the idea was voted down.
Those who wanted Caddo to become an official town believed it would help the community. They thought Caddo could get money from city taxes and from the TVA. This money could be used for city services like trash pickup or better roads. Some residents also worried that the city of Decatur might eventually take over Caddo if it didn't become its own town.
However, many people were against Caddo becoming an official town. They didn't want to follow new city rules or pay city taxes. Some residents also worried that becoming an official town would change their quiet, country way of life.
Who Represents Caddo?
Caddo has people who represent its citizens at different levels of government.
Federal Representatives
At the national level, Caddo is represented by two Senators:
- Senator Richard Shelby (from Tuscaloosa)
- Senator Tommy Tuberville (from Auburn)
It is also represented by one Representative:
- Representative Mo Brooks (from Huntsville)
State and Local Representatives
At the state and local levels, Caddo is represented by:
- State Senator Paul Bussman (from Cullman)
- State Representative Ken Johnson (from Hillsboro)
- County Commissioner Joey Hargrove (from Caddo)
- County School Board Member Reta Waldrep (from Caddo)
- County Superintendent of Education Jon Bret Smith (from Moulton)
Education in Caddo
Caddo is home to the East Lawrence School District. This district is part of the larger Lawrence County School System.
The East Lawrence School District includes three schools:
- East Lawrence Elementary School (for grades K-4)
- East Lawrence Middle School (for grades 5-8)
- East Lawrence High School (for grades 9-12)
East Lawrence High School is a Class 4A school. The school's sports teams are called the Eagles, and their school colors are black and gold.
