Introduction to Powder Springs, Georgia
Powder Springs, Georgia, in Cobb county, is 9 miles SW of Marietta, Georgia and 18 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Powder Springs has a population of 12,481.
Powder Springs History
Powder Springs was originally incorporated in 1838 as Springville. The first settlers came to this area in search of gold, as it had been discovered in Georgia about ten years earlier. Springville was renamed Powder Springs in 1859. The name referred to the seven springs that could be found within the boundaries of the city. The water of these springs contains around 26 different minerals that turn the sand in the surrounding area black, just like gun powder.
Powder Springs and nearby Attractions
- Wild Horse Creek Park
- Sweetwater Creek Park
- Seven Springs Museum
- Cumberland Creek Country Club
- Seven Springs Museum
- Wild Horse Creek Park
Things To Do In Powder Springs
The downtown area offers unique dining and shopping opportunities, as it has an interesting and eclectic mix of restaurants and shops. The Seven Springs Museum is another interesting place in Powder Springs. It has a vast collection of photographs and artifacts representing the history of the area. The city also maintains around 243 acres of parkland.
Powder Springs Transportation
The William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is nearby.
Powder Springs Higher Education
Life University, Southern Polytechnic State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Kennesaw State University are nearby.
