Everything Douglasville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Douglasville.
The house where MLK was born in 1929. Sweet Auburn neighborhood in Atlanta.
The world's largest drive-in restaurant since 1928. What'll ya have? Two miles from Georgia Tech.
Atlanta's dining room since 1945. Pot likker and cornbread. Every table gets a pencil to write your own order. Southern hospitality distilled.
Atlanta's beloved BBQ. Texas transplants who brought brisket religion to Georgia.
18 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This unassuming cemetery holds the stories of a community forged in the aftermath of slavery. Basket Creek Cemetery, established in 1886, became a final resting place and a powerful symbol of resilience for African…
Imagine General Sherman pacing the floors of this very house! The Andrew J. Cheney House served as his headquarters during the Atlanta Campaign in 1864. Confederate sympathizer Andrew Cheney built this impressive home…
This quiet spot was once at the heart of a bustling community, and a site of minor Civil War skirmishes. Ruff's Mill, built in the 1840s, was more than just a gristmill. It was the center of local commerce, where…
Imagine an invisible line stretching for miles, a silent testament to a pivotal moment in American history: Johnston's River Line. This wasn't just a line on a map; it was a desperate attempt to defend Atlanta during…
This Greek Revival courthouse stands as a reminder of a county that no longer exists. It's a bit of a historical anomaly, really. Built in 1871, this building served as the Campbell County Courthouse. Campbell County…
Admire the Greek Revival architecture of this house, built in 1847-1851 and known by names like Bushy Park and Rocking Chair Hill. This is the Glover–McLeod–Garrison House. Entrepreneur John Heyward Glover had it built,…
Pull over and check out this historic home, a testament to a man who served two very different nations. This is Brumby Hall. Built around 1851, Brumby Hall was the residence of Arnoldus Vanderhorst Brumby, a West Point…
Walk among heroes at Marietta National Cemetery, where rows of white headstones mark the final resting place for thousands who served our nation. Established in 1866, the cemetery primarily holds the remains of Union…
Feel the echoes of a pivotal clash as you approach Kennesaw Mountain, a key battleground in the Civil War's Atlanta Campaign. In June 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's forces attacked Confederate General…
Pull over here for a minute – this unassuming house was once home to the creator of one of America's most enduring, and controversial, literary figures: Uncle Remus. From 1881 until his death in 1908, Joel Chandler…
You're driving through a neighborhood that rose from the ashes of war. Knight Park–Howell Station was almost completely wiped out during the Civil War. When Sherman marched to the sea in 1864, his troops destroyed…
Prepare to be inspired! The Goat Farm Arts Center is more than just a collection of studios; it's a testament to Atlanta's artistic spirit, reborn from industrial roots. Originally constructed in the 1880s, the complex…
Ever wonder why Atlanta became such a major city? This spot holds a big clue. Howell Interlocking District marks the place where four major railroad lines came together, solidifying Atlanta's role as a vital…
Imagine stumbling upon a secret garden in the middle of Georgia, a place where nature and artistry intertwine. That's the magic of the Roscoe–Dunaway Gardens Historic District. In the 1930s, theatrical actress Hetty…
Pull over here for a minute; you’re looking at a place that helped shape the future of Black education in the South. This is Fountain Hall, the oldest building still standing from the early days of what is now Clark…
Pull over here, you've got to hear about this place! This elegant mansion is the Herndon Home, a testament to one man's incredible journey from slavery to millionaire. Alonzo Herndon, born into slavery in 1858, defied…
Ever wonder how old warehouses find new life? Right here on Means Street, you're looking at a prime example. Back in 1869, this street was plotted and named for landowner Alexander Means. Soon after, warehouses sprung…
Welcome to Castleberry Hill, where Atlanta's gritty past meets its vibrant art scene. This isn't just another pretty neighborhood; it's a place forged in the fires of industry and transformed by the power of art. Once a…