Roswell GA History
Roswell, GA is so named for Roswell King, an entrepreneur who discovered and invested in a plot of land along Cherokee Creek (whose name changed from Cherokee, to Vickery, to present-day name Big Creek) in the mid-1830's. A cotton mill was erected along a dammed section of the creek which established by Roswell King and was further improved upon and expanded by his son, Barrington King. The mill was famous for "Roswell Grey" cotton produced for Rebel troop uniforms for the Civil war. It was seized and eventually burned down by Union troops. After the war, the cotton mill was rebuilt and refurbished to continue providing wool until 1975, when it finally gave in due to a over-competitive foreign market. Currently, the Roswell Mill area is home to the Roswell town square, a hub for many shops and attractions, including historical trails, museums, memorials, and riverboat rides.
Historic Roswell Square
Roswell Square Band Shell
Roswell Square Park
Historic Roswell Mill
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Jim, I remember the Cotton Mill well, driving by it many times. The Cotton Mill on Forsyth Street in Atlanta is now lofts. A friend of mine lived there a number of years. This one looks beter preserved than that one.
Sharon
Frank & Sharon Alters, CDPE-Short Sales Jacksonville-Orange Park-Fleming Island (Watson Realty -) Yes, and this where the historic Roswell Mills were located.
Hello Jim, Kat and I love older towns with their classic buildings and parks. Thanks for the little bit of history on Roswell, GA! John
I love your blog about the history of the Roswell, GA and the pictures that go with it. It is rich in history and the buildings are beautiful.
Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate (RE/MAX equity group, inc. - Vancouver Washington) You'd love it. This is a great little historic town close to everything.
Toronto Home Find: Diane Plant Broker: (ReMax Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage) It is a great place to live, go antiquing or take a day trip.