Roswell, Georgia
Roswell is located in Fulton County, Georgia, approximately 19 miles North of Atlanta on the northern banks of the Chattachoochee River. The Cherokee Indians once referred to this historic area as the "Enchanted Land".
Roswell is a progressive city with a small-town feel and a strong sense of family and community. Roswell is brimming with many of the amenities found in larger cities yet it has retained its charm and friendly atmosphere. In a sprawling metropolitan area, Roswell stands out for its small-town charm, friendly residents, quaint shopping areas, excellent schools, and its top-notch park system.
A low crime rate is considered one of the plusses for Roswell, and a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting to work every day.
Named One of the Top Three Cities in the Nation to Raise Your Family. Roswell was listed third in the book, Best Places to Raise Your Family, released by Frommer's.
Points of Interest in Historic Roswell, Georgia:
- Barrington Hall – Home of Roswell founder Roswell King's son, Barrington King. The home retains many original architectural features and furnishings belonging to the descendents of Barrington King.
- Bulloch Hall – Antebellum Home of President Theodore Roosevelt's mother Mittie Bulloch.
- Smith Plantation – Home of an affluent farm-family in early Georgia. Built in 1845, the home is fully furnished in period pieces belonging to the original family.
Roswell Facts:
- Total area - 39.26 square miles
- Historic Distric Area - 640 Acreas
- Population Estimates in 2005 - approx. 82,000
- Median age of residents - 27.9 years old
- Median income for a family - $85,946
- Adults married – 58%
- Commuters – 90%
Roswell Schools:
Roswell's local public schools are part of the Fulton County School System. Learn more about schools in Roswell and Fulton County here.
Roswell GA Real Estate:
Homes in Roswell range in style from historic bungalows or estates, to elegant brick traditional homes, to new construction townhomes, and everything in between. If there is any information about Roswell, Georgia real estate that you cannot find here at our website, please let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.