Decherd was founded in the mid 1800s and was named after Peter S. Decherd who gave the rights-of-way to the railroad company with the provision that a depot be located near the "Decherd Plantation."
Decherd is located in Franklin County. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 2,256, an increase of 60 since 1990.
Accommodations in Decherd include Jameson Inn. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
