Dothan, Alabama

Dothan is a city located in extreme southeastern Alabama. It is the seat of Houston County, and portions of the city are located in Dale County and Henry County. The city's name derives from a town mentioned in a Bible verse, Genesis 37:17 - "For I heard them say, let us go to Dothan." As of the 2000 census, the city's population was 57,737.

Religion

Dothan is located in the "Bible Belt," and there is a large Protestant influence on the community. Baptist churches dot the landscape, and fish emblems are seen on car trunks. Despite this fact, there is a very high divorce rate, and extramarital affairs are common but rarely acknowledged or discussed. The city also has contingents of Catholics, Jews, Muslims, and other groups.

Related Topics:
Bible Belt - Protestant - Baptist - Catholic - Jew - Muslim

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