A mill town with roots that run deep. Roswell tells a story that hits layers of southern history.
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Historic House Museum Tours
Plan your visit to Roswell's Historic House Museums. Get an in-depth look at how several families influenced the founding of Roswell and put this small mill town on the map as a major economic driver for the state of Georgia.
Historic District Sites
Roswell is chock-full of history and had a direct influence on the Civil War - from the manufacturing of cotton to even well-known politics.
Walking Tours
Visiting one of the most popular historic districts in the state of Georgia means you'll probably need a little guidance with where to go and what to see. Let us help you get around with our thoughtfully-crafted walking tours.
Civil War Interest
History buffs, look no further. An immense amount of history lives here, and we'd like to share our Civil War story with you.
African American History
Roswell's African American community has played a critical role in who Roswell was and what we've become. We'd like to share that story with you.
Local Stories
Posted December 21
Roswell’s Mill Legacy
The first cotton mill for the Roswell Manufacturing Company was opened in 1839.
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Posted March 12
Roswell’s Founding
Roswell, Georgia is located on the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River in an area the Cherokee Indians once called...
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Teddy Roosevelt to Jimmy Carter: Roswell’s Presidential Ties
Roswell is the perfect place to visit for those in search of history, and this holds especially true for presidential scholars.
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Roswell Fire Department
February 20, 1937, the first Roswell Fire Department was organized with C. W. Hughs as fire chief and 27 other members, all volunteers.
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