Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Lawrenceville

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Lawrenceville.

12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Gwinnett County Courthouse · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just another pretty building; it's the Gwinnett County Courthouse, a silent witness to over a century of justice and community life. Construction finished in 1885, this courthouse was the heart of Gwinnett…

• Freeman's Mill · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over and check out Freeman's Mill – it's a real window into how folks processed grain back in the day. Built around 1846, this gristmill, also known as Alcovy Road Grist Mill or Swann's Mill, harnessed the power of…

• Elisha Winn House · 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute – you're about to see the oldest house in metro Atlanta, a silent witness to the birth of Gwinnett County. Built around 1812 by Elisha Winn, this wasn't just a home; it was a landmark even before…

• The Superb · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like to travel like a President? Here, you're near a piece of that history, a railcar known as The Superb. This luxurious Pullman car was built in 1911. It served as President Warren G. Harding's…

• Bona Allen Shoe and Horse Collar Factory · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot was once the heart of a booming industry that shaped Buford, Georgia. The Bona Allen Company, established here, became famous for its shoes and, surprisingly, horse collars. From the late 1800s into…

• Bowman-Pirkle House · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine building a home with the help of the people whose land you're settling on. That's part of the story of this very spot! In 1818, John Bowman, a veteran who fought under Andrew Jackson in the First Seminole War,…

• Stone Mountain · 13.4 mi · Historical Marker

  The largest exposed granite monolith in North America, featuring a massive bas-relief carving of Confederate leaders begun in 1916 and completed in 1972.

• Carlyle-Blakey Farm · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how Georgia farmers learned to protect their land? This is the spot where they got a major lesson. On May 12, 1948, the Carlyle-Blakey Farm became the site of a huge Master Conservation Field Day. The goal?…

• Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge and Mill Site · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when covered bridges were lifelines, not just charming relics. That's the story of Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge. Built in 1894, this bridge and the nearby mill were vital for farmers on both sides of the…

• William Harris Homestead · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at the William Harris Homestead, a living testament to early 19th-century Georgia farm life. Built around 1825, this homestead paints a picture of a self-sufficient agricultural community. The William…

• Dial Mill · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot was once the heart of the community, providing the essential service of grinding grain. Dial Mill, built sometime before 1848, served the farmers of Rockdale County for generations. The mill's tall,…

• The Seminary (Lithonia, Georgia) · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  From school to hotel to private home, this building has lived many lives. It's called The Seminary, and it stands right here in Lithonia. Built around 1895, it originally served as a schoolhouse, educating generations…