Roswell, GA

Roswell, Georgia

Introduction to Roswell, Georgia

Roswell is located in Fulton County. Frommer's ranked Roswell third in their book titled "Best Places to Raise Your Family." CNN named the town as one of the best places to live in the country. In 2006, it was ranked as the 18th safest city in the country by City Crime Rankings, published by Morgan Quinto Press. The municipality is named in tribute to the original settler, Roswell King and features numerous historic homes from the 1800's.

History

During the middle of the 1830's Roswell King selected the area to establish a cotton mill. He built the mill, homes, infrastructure and buildings for the new town with slave labor. The mill became one of the largest in Northern Georgia. Soon, other settlers arrived and established additional plantations and brought slaves with them. The cotton mills were a major factor for the economy.

The town was chartered in 1854. During the Civil War, the Union Army took control of the city. They burned down the mills but they did not destroy the homes. When the war was over, Barrington King constructed new mills. Some freed slaves chose to stay in Roswell and worked for wages on the plantations or took jobs in the city.

Attractions

• The Archibald Smith Plantation Home includes numerous artifacts and slave quarters. It's listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Bulloch Hall features Greek Revival architecture. It's the former home of Martha Bulloch, the mother of President Theodore Roosevelt.
• Primrose Cottage was one of the first homes built in Roswell and hosts a variety of events.
• Teaching Museum North.
• Barrington Hall is an excellent example of Greek Revival Temple architecture and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Foster House.
• Town Square.
• Brantley-Newton House.
• Heart of Roswell features distinctive shops, restaurants and numerous art galleries.
• Roswell Cultural Arts Center.
• Possum Trot serves as an antique mall.

Activities

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area features numerous historic sites along the river. It also provides several areas for recreational activities including Cochran Shoals which is popular for walking, bicycle riding and jogging. It offers visitors opportunities to see the area's wildlife.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is situated on a large acreage and serves as a environmental education facility. It provides four nature trails that traverse through wetlands and wooded areas. Horseshoe Bend Country Club features a beautiful golf course located along the Chattahoochee River.

Festivals and Parades

• The Roswell Memorial Day Festival is one of the largest in the state.
• Roswell Roots celebrates African-American history and culture.
• Riverside Sounds Concert Series.
• Roswell Youth Day Parade and Festival is a popular event.
• Roswell Criterium Bicycle Race and Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids Bike Safety Rodeo.
• Keep Roswell Beautiful Duck Race.

High Points

Roswell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Roswell, GA

Comparing Roswell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Roswell Almanac

Roswell Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Roswell Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Roswell residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roswell, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Roswell Hospitals

NORTH FULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
3000 HOSPITAL DR
(770) 751-2500
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Roswell

Wal-Mart in Roswell

Roswell High Schools (2004)

ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL
11595 KING ROAD
770-552-4500
Serves 2,220 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
9310 SCOTT ROAD
770-650-4230
Serves 2,063 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
791 MIMOSA BOULEVARD
770-552-6333
A Non-traditional School
Serves 429 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Roswell Colleges

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North Fulton Beauty College

Strayer University

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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