Neighborhood Profile: Historic Roswell (North Atlanta)
Submitted by: Robin Ives
Historic Roswell, a suburb of Atlanta, is located in North Fulton County on the west side of 400. Founded in 1830, while on a trip to North Georgia Roswell King passed through the area and observed the great potential for building a cotton mill along Vickery Creek. Since the land nearby was also good for plantations, his idea was to put cotton processing near cotton production. Filled with history since the 1830s, you will find Teddy Roosevelt’s childhood antebellum mansion in the area, as well as other plantation homes, which are currently used for special events.
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Within Roswell there are many housing options including single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums with communities ranging from swim/tennis to golf or gated communities. New construction homes combine with historic residences and plantation homes. The award winning public schools are part of the Fulton County School system and many private schools are also nearby.
In the center of Roswell is a lively and accessible village that includes shopping, dining, and other local businesses. Canton Street, the main street, is full of trendy restaurants and bars, pulling in crowds from all areas of North Fulton. You will also find a number of art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, law firms, accountants & other businesses scattered between. The most popular restaurants include Pastis, Red Salt, Inc, Roux, Ceviche, Indigo, Little Alley Steaks, Cakes By Darcy, and more. Every third Thursday of the month, the village hosts “Alive After Five” with bands, samples, kiosks of local vendors, and entertainment. North Fulton Hospital, only 2 miles away, offers convenient and quality healthcare.
In addition to the lively business area within Roswell, you will also find many opportunities for recreation. The city of Roswell is very proud of their park system and park district, which offers sports programs for every age, including instruction and team play. One of these parks, Roswell Area Park, borders the north end of Historic Roswell along Woodstock Road and offers public pools, tennis courts, fields, classroom, jogging trails, and more. Also Roswell hosts festivals throughout the year offering residents a chance to celebrate holidays and special events.
In 2005, CNN named Roswell a contender for its list of the Top 100 Places to Live in the US. Historic Roswell is truly one of Atlanta’s most coveted neighborhoods.
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Neighboring communities: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Sandy Springs