National Register of Historic Places

Cabbagetown

Cabbagetown is located next to downtown Atlanta and was a mill town  developed around the Fulton Cotton and Bag Mill, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1976.    Cabbagetown, like most mill towns, features narrow streets and short blocks.   Workers of the mill lived in Cabbagetown until the mill closed in 1977.    The neighborhood has homes from the 1890’s and features Victorian bungalows, shotguns as well as newer construction homes.  On Carroll Street - you will find shops & restuarants.   Next to Cabbagetown is Oakland Cemetary.   Click here for more inofrmation on Cabbagetown.

National Register of Historic Places

Decatur

Decatur was incorporated in 1823 and named after Stephen Decatur, a naval hero.    Decatur is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   One of the few towns in metro Atlanta with a town square in tact - you can visit the Decatur Square where you will find the history center, restaurants, shops and outdoor venues for fireworks and picnics.   The City of Decatur has it’s own police department and school system.   Outside of the City of Decatur limits - many addresses will still contain Decatur but will be part of   Dekalb County.   Decatur is large area and there are numerous neighborhoods in Decatur and various architectural styles including bungalows, four squares, modern homes, new construction, townhomes and condos.   Click here for more information on Decatur.

National Register of Historic Places

Buckhead

Buckhead.  In 1837, Henry Irby’s general store & tavern stood at the corner of what we now call W. Paces Ferry Road and Roswell Road. The legend is that on post outside the store & tavern was a large buck’s head serving as a marker for the store.  Buckhead was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1929.   You will find the Governor’s Mansion on W. Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead just down the street from the Atlanta History Center.   There is a variety homes in Buckhead from mansions to homes to condos to lofts to townhomes.  Buckhead has a wide range of  home styles ranging from traditional, modern, post war and mid-century modern.  Click here for more information.

Neighborhoods in buckhead:  Brookwood Hills, Collier Hills, Garden Hills, Peachtree Park, Peachtree Hills, Tuxedo Park

National Register of Historic Places

Candler Park

Candler Park is located near Inman Park and Lake Claire.  The neighborhood is the National Registry of Historic Places.  You will find great bungalows, American four-squares, post war homes, condos and townhomes.   The neighborhood is also home to Candler Golf Course , Candler Park and Freedom Park trails.  You will find great restaurants and shops in Candler Park as well.  Click here for more information.

National Register of Historic Places

Inman Park

Inman Park- Historic Inman Park is Atlanta’s first planned community & one of the Nation’s first garden suburbs and located 2 miles east of Downtown. Active in their community - residents celebrate the neighborhood every April with the Inman Park Festival.   Neighborhood features historic homes - Victorians, bungalows & American four squares, new construction, townhomes, condos, lofts, rentals, shopping, restaurants, and parks including Freedom Park Trails.  Inman Park is also home to a community pool - Inman Park Pool.   More information on Inman Park.