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BUFORD GEORGIA

The historic city of Buford GA was named "Buford" by the original developers after Colonel A. S. Buford the president of the railroad.  The Town of Buford, GA was created as a lunch stop for the Atlanta Richmond Air-Line Railroad and was named after the then-president, Algernon Sidney Buford, who was actually a Virginian. The Town of Buford finally became the City of Buford in 1896. Buford Georgia quickly established itself as an educational, political, and industrial power house by the onset of the early 20th century, going so far as to be called the "New York of Gwinnett."  Among it's other industries, Buford was internationally recognized for it's manufacture and sale of leather and leather products, becoming known as "Leather City." Bona Allen, Inc. helped this reputation through it's distribution of famous leather products nationally, especially to Hollywood.

New City Hall in Buford GA

Buford GA City Hall

 

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What a beautiful, stately building.  Thanks so much for sharing.

Posted by Lina Robertson Jones, REALTOR® Springfield MO Area Homes for Sale (Ozark, Nixa, Republic & Willard Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Hi Jim,  Nice City Hall!  Buford must be doing o.k.  Thanks for the post.

Posted by Kent Anderson (Coldwell Banker Realty-Schweitzer Mountain, Sandpoint, Idaho) over 2 years ago

Jim:  Nice to read a little history about different cities and towns.  Beautiful building.

Posted by Donna Yates Broker Assoc, GRI, Georgia North Georgia Blue Ridge Real Estate (Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Blairsville, Hiawassee, Morganton, Aska) over 2 years ago

Hello Jim, I always thought that was a cool name.  Thanks for the chance to learn more about it.  That is one fine new building -- with classic character.  John

Posted by Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate (RE/MAX equity group - Vancouver Washington) over 2 years ago

That new city hall is beautiful. I have been through Buford, years ago and remember it has a charming town! Glad to read some history.

Posted by Dick & Dixie Sells Realtors Tampa Bay Florida Homes For Sale (Sells Real Estate, LLC) over 2 years ago

Lina Robertson, ozarks-realestate.com Springfield MO Area Real Estate (RE/MAX Solutions)  Yes, this is a new city hall just built within the last few years.  It is stunning!

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 2 years ago

Kent Anderson (Coldwell Banker Resort Realty)  Let's hope it wasn't all financed on future tax dollars.

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 2 years ago

Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor North Georgia Homes, Blue Ridge Mountain (Coldwell Banker High Country Realty)  I think that history is one are most often overlooked by many Blogers and webmasters.  I try to fill that gap.

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 2 years ago

Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate (RE/MAX equity group, inc. - Vancouver Washington)   Thanks!  I love the curb appeal of the building.  It is so clean, and so southern in appearance.

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 2 years ago

Dick and Dixie Sells, Your Tampa Bay Florida Connection (Future Home Realty)  Thanks.  Buford is still growing strong and with Lake Lanier nearby, and the new Mall of Georgia it will only get better!

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 2 years ago

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