Dora is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States.

The Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad laid a line through the settlement in 1886, and called their depot "Sharon".

[5] In 2023, Dora annexed a large tract of land that adjoined it to I-22 at exit 78, where developments are underway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19 km2), all land.

At the 2000 census there were 2,413 people, 984 households, and 711 families living in the city.

[10] The mascot for the high school is the bulldog and it is a member of the Walker County Board of Education.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,297 people, 901 households, and 596 families residing in the city.

Mayor: Hezekiah Walker Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6pm.

Its facilities include tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, a walking track, a playground with pavilions, batting cages, and three baseball fields of varying sizes.

The park also allows easy access to a public pond and the Horse Creek Walking Trail.

In June 2017, a new clubhouse was erected which includes a large event venue, a complete pro shop, and snack bar.

(1745 Hwy 78, Dora AL, 35062) The Horse Creek Walking Trail is a paved, lighted 2.5 mile walking/cycling trail that starts at the Horse Creek Golf Course and ends at the City of Lights Dream Center.