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ROSWELLWALKING TOUR MAP

DON’T MISSROSWELL MILL VILLAGE / CIVIL WAR APP Free from the App Store or Google Play Enjoy this app tour as you hear fascinating stories of early Roswell, Roswell Mills, the Civil War and deportation of the 400 women and children mill workers.

ENJOY THE ART OF ROSWELL Roswell has an abundance of cultural experiences. Visit the Historic District where you will find a unique and creative spirit. Amidst the array of colorful galleries with opportunities to “meet the artists,” you immerse yourself in artistic expressions created in paintings, sculpture, fiber, pottery, photography, wood, glass and clay that define Roswell’s character. From an immense Dr. Seuss collection of artwork at Ann Jackson Gallery, to the Amish barn-type structure of Raiford Gallery filled with the works of over 400 fine artists and craftsmen, you’ll enjoy exploring Roswell. Numerous galleries and studios, arts festivals, First Friday Art Walks and a variety of special events, exhibits and activities fill the calendar year-round.

Performing arts add to the fabric of Roswell. The casual Riverside Sounds concert series or toe-tapping and classical performances, a lively music scene abounds. Award-winning Georgia Ensemble Theatre provides professional theatre featuring drama, comedy and musicals. Whether a wide array of entertainment at Roswell Cultural Arts Center or an eclectic dining music scene, you’ll find it in Roswell.

CANTON STREET Overflowing with independently owned restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, a brewery, and unique shops housed in period buildings, Canton Street has been officially designated as a Georgia Great Street. Nearby you will find the Archibald Smith Plantation Home and the City Hall complex, Roswell Cultural Arts Center and Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Don’t miss Oak Street galleries, shops and restaurants, just a bit south of Canton St.

HISTORIC TOWN SQUARE Located near the intersection of Highways 9 & 120, Town Square was used by the founders of Roswell as a gathering spot. In this area you will find Roswell’s Mill Village, Founder’s Cemetery, Roswell Mill, and easy access to the Old Mill Park and the Covered Pedestrian Bridge. Majestic Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall await your visit and there are restaurants to satisfy your cravings, a craft beer shop, and artists studios. Continue south down Atlanta Street toward the river, and you will find a variety of shops and restaurants to enjoy.

ALIVE IN ROSWELL Third Thursday of each month April - October, don’t miss the Best Street Party in Atlanta, Alive In Roswell on Canton Street and in the Square.

ROSWELL RESTAURANT SCENE Award-winning, chef driven restaurants make Roswell a true “foodies” destination. From continental cuisine, down-home cooking, southern BBQ, sidewalk cafes and elegant dining, mouth-watering culinary encounters await you. Roswell is home to over 200 independent restaurants, providing one-of-a-kind experiences. On any given day you may find families, friends, businesses and yes, perhaps a celebrity or two, gathered around a Roswell table.

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER Chattahoochee - “River of the Painted Rock.” At one time the Cherokee and Creek people lived, hunted and fished along its banks. The river and its tributaries supplied power to run the mills. Today, a 7-mile linear park provides enjoyment of the River with picnic areas, spraygrounds, playgrounds, boat ramps, bicycling, multipurpose trails, fishing and more. Rentals of canoes, kayaks, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards available seasonally.

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For those who revel in history, Roswell’s Historic District offers 640 acres of vintage homes, historic sites, museums, monuments, churches and cemeteries, with 122 acres of area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1) Chattahoochee Nature CenterThe Nature Center offers woodland trails, marsh boardwalk, exhibits, wildflower gardens, native wildlife and a Discovery Center. A nature lover’s paradise. Open Daily

2) Chattahoochee River CrossingRoswell founders had to cross the river in carriages, wagons and on horseback. Confederate soldiers burned the bridge to slow the Union’s advancement on Atlanta.

3) Laurel/Ivy Mill The historic marker is located on Big Creek near its confluence with the Chattahoochee River. The woolen mill was burned by federal troops in 1864, during the Atlanta Campaign.

4) Allenbrook (c. 1857)Built as the residence and office for the manager of Ivy Woolen Mill. He hoisted a French flag in an effort to save the mills and his home during the Civil War. Union troops destroyed the mills, but left the house.

5) Lover’s RockThis rock shelter is a scenic and cultural resource similar to others found along the Chattahoochee and its tributaries. The shelters were used by Indian inhabitants of the area as living quarters. The site is located at the end of an old railroad cut (post Civil War).

6) Foster HouseThis house is located along South Atlanta Street. Architect Neel Reid (1885-1926) designed the front entrance of the house. H.I. Weaver remodeled the place in 1916. Reid was well known for houses in Atlanta and Macon. He designed the gardens at Mimosa Hall and designed and built the Brantley-Newton House on Mimosa Blvd.

7) Barrington Hall (c. 1842) Built for Roswell King’s son, Barrington, the home took five years to construct. It has been described as one of metro Atlanta’s most beautiful homes and is recognized as one of the best examples of Greek Revival Temple Architecture in the United States. (Open for tours - admission charged) Cell phone tours of the grounds are available, free of charge, but your plan minutes will apply.

8) Town Square (1839) and Town Square Shops (1840-1854)Roswell King’s New England background is evident throughout the town and in particularly in its “Town Square” pattern. A commissary built across from the Square (original building still stands) was actually a general store that sold tonic, wine, sugar, sundries and most provisions, except liquor.

9) Dolvin HouseFormerly the home of Emily Dolvin Visscher, President Jimmy Carter’s aunt. (Private)

10) Bulloch HallCompleted in 1839 for Major James Stephens Bulloch, this magnificent house was the childhood home of Mittie Bulloch. In December 1853, Mittie married Theodore Roosevelt in the dining room of Bulloch Hall. Little did those in attendance realize they were witnessing a union that would produce a U.S. President, Teddy Roosevelt. (Open for tours - admission charged) Cell phone tours of the grounds are available, free of charge, but your plan minutes will apply.

11) Mimosa HallOriginally built in 1842 and called “Dunwody Hall,” the structure was of wood but burned during its house-warming. It was rebuilt of brick covered with stucco and scored to resemble stone (completed in 1847). (Private)

12) Holly Hill (1846)Built in the raised cottage style as a summer home for Savannah cotton broker Robert Adams Lewis, whose wife was Roswell King’s niece. (private home)

13) Primrose CottageBuilt in 1839 as the first permanent home in Roswell. Now serves as an events facility.

14) Presbyterian ChurchCompleted in 1840, the church was used as a hospital for Union soldiers during the Civil War.

15) Great Oaks (1842)Originally the residence of Rev. & Mrs. Nathaniel Pratt. Local clay was used for the bricks, which were hand-molded by slave labor. The Pratts remained in the house during the Civil War, even though Union Troops headquartered there and encamped on the lawns. (an events facility)

16) Teaching Museum NorthHoused on the site of the original Academy, Roswell’s first school, featuring exhibits depicting the history of Roswell, the U.S. and Georgia. (open for tours)

17) Minhinnett House (c. 1850)Frances Minhinnett, an English stonemason and landscape gardener who helped build many of Roswell’s early structures, built this small frame house on Mimosa Blvd. A rock foundation encloses the basement kitchen and its fireplace.

18) Brantley-Newton House (1919)Designed by renowned architect Neel Reid when he was living in Roswell as owner of Mimosa Hall. (Private)

19) Kimball HallBuilt in 1894. Currently used as a special events facility.

20) Site of “The Castle”Originally called Labyrinth, Roswell King’s first Roswell residence site.

21) Heart of Roswell/Canton StreetHome to a variety of unique shops, stores, restaurants and art galleries.

22) Minton HouseJohn Minton fought with General Andrew Jackson and Davy Crockett on the Georgia frontier. When the War Between the States began, he once more offered his services. During the first battle he was injured and sent home. (Currently offices)

23) Goulding House (1857)Home to Dr. Francis R. Goulding, minister, author and inventor. In 1842, he invented a sewing machine but never had the machine patented. (Private)

24) Founders Hall (1873)Originally owned by Roswell’s first veterinarian; now an events facility.

25) Naylor HallOriginal house on this site was reportedly built for H.W. Proudfoot who served as mill manager. Today it serves as a special events facility.

26) Perry House (1880)Home to one of Roswell’s early merchants and the developer of the north end of town. A reconstructed log structure moved to the property now serves as law offices.

27) Old Roswell Cemetery (1848) Originally the Methodist Church Cemetery.

28) Old Methodist ChurchBecame the Masonic Hall in 1952.

29) Roswell Fire MuseumHere you may observe antique alarms and bells, and other items showing the evolution of Roswell’s Volunteer Fire Department.

30) Smith PlantationCompleted in 1845, the Smith Home has original out-buildings, period furnishings and a Parson’s room. A wonderful example of a well-to-do family farm in early Roswell. (Open for tours - admission charged) Cell phone tours of the grounds are available, free of charge, but your plan minutes will apply.

31) Roswell Cultural Arts CenterSite of numerous plays, performances and community events. Roswell Historical Society/City of Roswell Research Library and Archives is located on the 2nd floor.

32) Roswell Municipal Complex & Vietnam War Memorial –“The Faces of War”

33) Presbyterian Church Cemetery (1840)Many of Roswell’s most outstanding citizens are buried here, including Archibald Smith and his wife Anne Margaret McGill Smith.

34) Oxbo Bridge Oxbo Bridge Leads to the Old Mill Ruins and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area trails.

35) Roswell Convention & Visitors BureauRoswell Visitors Center is the place for “All Things Roswell.” Knowledgeable staff provide information on tours and attractions, lodging, shopping, Roswell’s culinary scene and entertainment. For a fun filled day, an overnight stay or longer, our specialist can assist you with your arrangements. Visit Roswell also provides free services to assist with Weddings, Family Occasions, Meeting sand Reunions.

36) Site of the Old Bricks (1840)Built for the employees of the Roswell Mill, “The Bricks” were among the oldest apartments in the United States. Used as a hospital for Union troops during the Civil War.

37) Lost Mill Workers of Roswell MonumentLocated in Sloan Street Park, the monument is dedicated to the 400 women and children who were charged with treason and sent north during the Civil War when the Union Army occupied Roswell. The fates of many remain a mystery.

38) Founders Cemetery (Sloan Street)Contains the graves of some of Roswell’s founding families, including Roswell King, James Bulloch, and John Dunwody. Unmarked graves are those of the family servants.

39) Roswell MillThe first mill in Roswell was fully operative by 1839. During the Civil War, the Roswell Mills were leading manufacturers of materials used for the Confederacy. The mill standing today was built in 1882. It has been restored as offices.

40) Vickery Creek Covered Pedestrian BridgeThis bridge was constructed in 2004 to connect Old Mill Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, just across the creek. Entrance to the dam and old mill ruins can be accessed from this area.

41) Machine ShopThe 1853 Machine Shop is the only extant building left of the original 1839 Roswell Manufacturing Company. The building is a two story brick building and is late Georgian in style. The trail to the left of the Machine Shop will lead to the old mill ruins and the dam.

42) Old Mill RuinsView the mill ruins and enjoy the interpretive singage along the trail

43) Vickery Creek & DamA 30-foot dam and millrace were constructed on Vickery Creek in the mid-to-late 1830s to supply power for the mills. Wear proper hiking shoes and access this area by the Vickery Creek Covered Pedestrian Bridge.

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