Readily accessible from major highways, yet tucked quietly away,
Norcross, Georgia is a charming antidote to modern suburbia. With a
rich variety of well preserved, historic homes, and a Victorian
downtown full of distinquished restaurants and unique shops,
Norcross turns back the clock to simpler times and small-town
American life.
The City of Norcross is Gwinnett
County's second oldest city. It was founded by J. J. Thrasher
and named for his good friend Jonathan Norcross, a former Mayor of
Atlanta. Norcross was incorporated on October 26, 1870.
The Mayor and City Council have sought to preserve the city's
charm. The City maintains a quiet, pisturesque downtown
district while along its fringes are corporations doing millions of
dollars of business on a daily basis.
Known in its early days
as "Atlanta's Favorite Summer Resort," we invite you to visit
Norcross today and discover for yourself the many exciting
surprises in our 112-acre Historic District. Listed in the
National Register of Historic Places, you'll find picturesque rows
of restored narrow brick buildings in our charming "downtown"
illuminated by old-fashioned street lamps and lined with crepe
myrtle, dogwoods and inviting benches...Visit one of Atlanta's few
preserved Train Depots...Refresh yourself at one of our award
winning restaurants.
All the classic styles
of Southern architecture are showcased here for you to admire, from
antebellum mansions to Victorian homes. Private citizens have
adoringly preserved the many beautiful old residences boasting the
famous broad porches which helped make Southern hospitality
famous. Stately southern pines and magnificent old oak trees
provide a cool, lacy canopy of shade for a relaxing walking tour of
our Historic District.
Treasured by its
citizens, Norcross has been restored and preserved for your
enjoyment today. Come and visit us and don't be surprised
when Norcross delights and inspires you, just as it did old-timer
Edward Buchannan, inventor of the "Nor-X," the first automobile
manufactured in the South!
Norcross' hometown
charm, convenience to metropolitan Atlanta and award winning
schools have led to the development of numerous new subdivisions
for families. Our many churches of diverse denominations also
sponsor functions and provide support for children and
families. Several excellent state-of-the-art libraries,
including the Norcross library, are located within easy
access. People who live in our quiet picturesque city enjoy
its small town charm without sacrificing all the conveniences of
the big city: Atlanta is just a few exits down the road...or
take a half our scenic drive to the southernmost reaches of the
Appalachian mountains.
Whether it's old-style
south you want or the modern features and traditional elegance of
new homes, many diverse housing opportunities await you. Our
growing new subdivisions invite you to explore their different
styles and modern features. Come and visit us today and see
for yourself how Norcross helps make Gwinnett County one of the
fastest growing communities in the United States.
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