Blogged recently on the distinctive Silos in Crabapple and wondered aloud the history of the park. Well, I 
decided to take a closer look to investigate. Silo Park is the name of the park as dedicated by the city of Alpharetta- there are three large "Silos" and a "Mini-Silo" which contacts historical photos of the area in the past. The area is gated and nicely landscaped and contains a park bench- it makes for a serene location to sit and have a quiet lunch if you work in a nearby office.
It turns out that the land was once part of Hughes Farm and there are photos of the farm and area laminated and framed inside the aforementioned mini-silo and is in the city of Alpharetta. While I haven't been able to confirm, I'm betting the original Hughes Farm was boundaried by Crabapple Rd and House Rd on the west, Mid-Broadwell Rd on the east, and Rucker Rd to the south. Any Hughes family members out there to confirm or provide other interesting tidbits? We're always fascinated to learn about the past of our area and this is no exception!
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