Alpharetta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Alpharetta Business District

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012

1. Alpharetta Business District Marker

Inscription. Alpharetta was formed in 1858 and soon after, a thriving business district was developed. Many of the businesses had two entrances, with one facing the Milton County Courthouse on Norcross Street, now South Main Street, and the other facing National Highway, now Old Roswell Street. On June 26, 1902, a fire destroyed much of the town. Most of the lost buildings were replaced with brick or stone construction. The businesses were owned and operated by local families whose names are still recognized in Alpharetta today.

Erected 2008 by City of Alpharetta. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1902.

Location. 34° 4.485′ N, 84° 17.683′ W. Marker is in Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Georgia Route 9) and Jones Alley, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 South Main Street, Alpharetta GA 30009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Alpharetta Business District (a few steps from this marker); Old Milton County (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alpharetta Business District

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses (about 300 feet away); Webb Guano House (about 400 feet away); R.J. Webb Building (about 400 feet away); Alpharetta Hotel Site (about 400 feet away); J.J. Webb and Sons Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpharetta.

More about this marker. The marker is part of the Alpharetta “History Walk,” a walking tour of historic sites in the city.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012

2. Alpharetta Business District Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012

3. Alpharetta Business District Marker

Jones Alley is in the foreground, and South Main Street on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.