The Historic Small Town That Every Georgian Should Visit At Least Once

Georgia is flush with historic places to visit, which is one of the primary reasons our state is so darn awesome. People will come from all over to check out a bit of United States’ history right in our backyards. Between the mountain towns in Northern Georgia to the small seaside towns like St. Mary’s, which combine both age and beauty all in one place, we have it all. But there is one small historic town in Georgia that often slips the minds of travelers, yet is absolutely a place worth visiting. Check it out…

Suwanee, Georgia is a small agricultural town outside of Georgia known for it’s quality of life and tight knit community.

The history of Suwanee began as an Indian village where the Suwanee Creek and the Chattahoochee River meet.

For hundreds of years, the land of Suwanee was coveted, as the river gave way to a flourishing agricultural community.

The area was even referred to as "Suwanee Old Town" on maps dating back to the early 1800s.

Suwanee became officially recognized as a town in 1838 once the Post Office was established, and afterwards became a town known for its railroad ties.

In the late 1800s, Suwanee contained less than 40 homes and just above 200 residents.

While the population has risen since then, the charm and history that Suwanee holds hasn’t changed much.

Throughout the 1950s-1970s Suwanee stayed primarily a town that catered to the agricultural needs of the community as well as the state, but development began growing the town tenfold.

Now, Suwanee is a mix of both historic pride and modern, emerging businesses.

Visiting Downtown Suwanee will provide you a fun and fresh glimpse into the history of the town, especially as it has been accredited from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Program.

Have you ever visited Suwanee, Georgia? We’d love to hear your thoughts or if you heard any interesting stories about the history behind the town! If you’re looking for more unique towns in Georgia, then check out 10 Enchanting Georgia Towns That Feel Like You’ve Fallen Into A Snow Globe.

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The Historic Small Town That Every Georgian Should Visit At Least Once

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