A Perfect Daytrip to Roswell, Georgia, Roswell, Georgia

Nestled along the Chattahoochee River just north of Atlanta, Roswell offers a delightful escape into Georgia’s antebellum past and natural beauty. A daytrip to Roswell makes a perfect excursion from Atlanta where my husband and I are serving a church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our friends and family members enjoy learning about where we are for the next 17 months—and perhaps you, my readers, would like hearing about our experiences as well. This charming city makes for an ideal daytrip, combining historic architecture, scenic waterways, and a vibrant historic downtown that captures the essence of Southern hospitality.

Founded in 1836 by Roswell King, a wealthy businessman from the coast of Georgia, the city was established as a mill town and cotton manufacturing center. King, along with several founding families from the Georgia coast, built grand plantation homes and developed a thriving textile industry powered by the Chattahoochee River. During the Civil War, Union forces burned the mills, but many of the historic homes survived. Today, Roswell has preserved its rich heritage, earning recognition as one of the largest historic districts in Georgia. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).