Roswell
Your Guide to Roswell: Location and History Behind the City
Roswell is an Atlanta suburb North of the city of Sandy Springs. Neighboring cities of Roswell NE is Alpharetta to its Northeast, Milton to its North, Johns Creek to its East and Sandy Springs to its South.
Roswell was named for Roswell King whowasone of the three founding residents,a prominent resident, of Roswell and owner of Roswell Mill in the early 1830s. King’s son Barrington King, who ended up succeeding his father manufacturing business,also joined him in Roswell and built Barrington Hall in 1842. Roswell King also invited his friend James Stephens Bulloch, a prominent planter the Georgia coast to Roswell. In 1839 Bulloch built Bulloch Hall, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in Roswell Georgia. Bulloch Hall was a former residence of Martha Bulloch Roosevelt “Mattie” who is the daughter of James Stephens Bulloch, mother of Theodore Roosevelt the 26th President of The United States of America and the Grandmother of Eleanor Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt “Mattie” married on December 22, 1853 in the dining room at Bulloch Hall. Archibald Smith is another prominent planter who migrated to Roswell and built the Archibald Smith Plantation in 1845.
Today, The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Bulloch Hall and Barrington Hall are all open to the public.
Roswell was originally part of Cobb county when it was first settled on. However, in 1931 during the great depression, Milton county suffered severe financial hardship which forced it to merge with Fulton County. In an effort to facilitate the merger Cobb County ceded Roswell which then became part of Fulton county on May 9th, 1932.
Roswell Neighborhoods, Affluence, & More
With over 94,000 residents(source United States Census Bureau), Roswell is considered one of the larger cities in Georgia. Located in Fulton county this highly populated city is considered to be a highly desirable city with Georgia mansions, Planned neighborhoods and townhomes.
Roswell zip codes are 30022, 30075, 30076 and 30062. Some of the more popular neighborhoods in Roswell include;
Sentinel on the River with spacious lots, community pools and tennis courts and easy access to the Chattahoochee River.Search Sentinel on the River homes for sale!
Brookfield Country Club with its 18 hole golf Course, Fitness center, Pool and 10 tennis courts.Search Brookfield Country Club homes for sale!
Glenarye features multi-million dollar custom homes in an exclusive gated community. Search Glenayre homes for sale!
Horseshoe Bend features 14 hard surface and clay tennis courts, junior Olympic pool and golf course with some holes along the Chattahoochee river.
Alstead, Aurora Park, Grand Reserve, Harlow, Havenridge, Heritage at Roswell, Lakeside at Ansley and Litchfield Hundred are just some other popular townhomes and single-family homes subdivisions.
Living the Life: Everyday Lifestyle Options for Roswell Locals
If you are looking for things to do in Roswell here are some of the things Roswell has to offer.
- Vickery Creek Trail
- Big Creek Greenway
- The Chattahoochee River located on the Northern Banks of Roswell is a fantastic place to walk, jog, ride your bike, river rafting, have a picnic or just the sunset. Here are other things to do in Roswell.
- Computer Museum of America allows you to view artifacts from the digital revolution.
- Archibald Smith Plantation Home
- Bulloch Hall
- Barrington Hall
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- Leita Thompson memorial Dog Park located at 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell GA 30075.
- Roswell Arts Festival
- Roswell wine festival
Food, Shopping, & Hotels: The Best Restaurants, Shops, & Hotels in Roswell
Historic Downtown Roswell is an influx of culinary experiences for every tastebud. Explore Canton Street for sidewalk cafés, chic boutiques, breweries and wine bars. Roswell offers numerous shopping centers few include Holcomb 400 shopping center and Roswell Corners. Need more options? Nearest mall to Roswell can be found in neighboring Alpharetta at North Point Mall.
Dining in Roswell offers lots of fine dining restaurants and more affordable options too. From popular spots like Osteria Mattone, The Mill Kitchen & Bar, Table and Main, Lazaro’s Cuban Cuisine , Vin25 and more, there’s always something delicious waiting to be savored.
Although not five stars, Roswell does have affordable hotels to stay for out-of-towners.
How to Get Around: Roswell Transportation Options
Just about 15 miles north of Buckhead and about 23 miles to downtown Atlanta, transportation between Roswell to Buckhead will have you travelling State 400 South also referred to as GA400 South downtown Atlanta. If you prefer public transportation, there are lots of options.
With several bus lines available and connection to MARTA rail station in North Springs approximately 7 miles from Roswell. Some people who work in the City of Atlanta are known to park at North Springs station and take the MARTA train to intown or to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. That being said, it’s highly recommended that those who live in Roswell Georgia have a vehicle for transportation to move around freely.
Those looking for more options to get around for more leisurely or lifestyle purpose Roswell Riverwalk Trail, Vickery Creek Trail, Big Creek Greenway are great options.
Roswell Education Options: Public & Private
Roswell Schools are highly competitive and include top rated top-rated elementary school, middle, high-school, and beyond. With top-notch public-school options and highly rated private school choices, there’s no end to the unique, well-rounded choices when it comes to your child’s education.
Roswell has several public schools with some of the top-rated elementary Schools being Sweet Apple Elementary School, Mountain Park. Public Elementary Schools are Elkins Pointe Middle School and Crabapple Middle School. Public Charter Elementary Schools include Fulton Academy of Science and Technology and High Meadows School. High Schools are Roswell High School and Centennial High School.
But private school options are also available. See Roswell Private School Options.
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