Introduction to East Point, Georgia
East Point, Georgia, in Fulton county, is 5 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area.
East Point History
The present day city of East Point was originally formed in 1870 with only 16 families. The White Hickory Manufacturing Company, founded by B.M. Blount and L.M. Hill, was one of the earliest buildings of the city. In fact, L.M. Hill became the first mayor of the city. Telephone connection first came in East Point in 1884 and city received its first charter in 1887.
East Point and nearby Attractions
- East Point Velodrome
- Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Zoo Atlanta
- Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum
- Georgia Aquarium
Things To Do In East Point
The city includes several parks, including the Sumner Park, Grayson Field, Chris Stacks Field, Sykes Park, Jefferson Park and Brookdale Park. Shopping can be enjoyed at Tri-Cities Plaza Shopping Center. The CNN studio is also nearby, and regular tours of the building are available.
East Point Transportation
William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International is the nearest major airport.
East Point Higher Education
Atlanta Christian College is the local college. Atlanta Technical College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown College are also nearby.
