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Historic Downtown Newnan

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Historic Downtown Newnan Georgia, The City of Homes

Newnan, Georgia as established in 1828, Shortly after Creek Chief William McIntosh ceded Creek lands East of the Chattahoochee River. In retaliation, McIntosh was murdered by members of his own tribe. Coweta County was named for the Coweta (Kawita) band of the Creek Nation, and the County seat was named Newnan in honor of General Daniel Newnan, A Georgia Secretary of State and United States Congressman,

Just South of the City is "Buena Vista," and antebellum mansion c 1838. Newnan was a confederate hospital city, and did not see fighting during the civil war, leaving these treasures behind for us to enjoy today!

Newnan was spared the torch of William Tecumseh Sherman, and therefore many antebellum structures remain. It's old courthouse square is often featured in movies and television shows. Much of the series "October Road" was shot in Downtown Newnan. Newnan offers a tour of homes every Spring and at Christmas, to benefit the Newnan Hospital Auxiliary.

Thanks to preservation efforts, Newnan looks much the same today as it did one hundred years ago, and the downtown shopping district is alive with custom shops and gourmet restaurants.

Newnan is also a great walking town, with broad sidewalks and controlled crosswalks. There are numerous city parks for relaxing or strolling, and plenty of scheduled activities year-round.

The slide show depicts random images from the city of Newnan, including some Spring shots with beautiful blooms. Many were taken along historic College Street, which features an excellent collection of authentic Victorian homes.

 

 
 

 

Richard Weisser, Broker, Associate Broker, Auctioneer, E-Pro, CE Instructor
Era United Realty, Newnan Georgia, Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc.
Serving Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Meriwether, South Fulton, Pike and Spalding Counties
770-827-6225, 770-683-8400 X364, 770-683-8401 (FAX)
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Comments (9)

Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Richard, I could surely live in one of those victorian homes. I picture myself on the grounds in my finery playing croquet with very handsome gentlemen. This looks wonderful. Later in the rain~Deb
Apr 06, 2008 02:48 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Debra...

Thanks! I wrote a slideshow script for this post but after numerous misfires I gave up! Newnan is a town that we used to "visit," and now we are thrilled to live here!

Apr 07, 2008 01:12 AM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Richard: I lived in Atlanta for 10 years, but only visited Newnan once...AFTER I moved up to Blue Ridge.  I was so impressed with what a gem it is...beautiful homes, a quaint town, all the charms of small-town living while still being close to Atlanta.  I left wondering why I hadn't known more about the wonderful town before. 

With posts like this, Newnan won't be a secret much longer.

Great job!! 

 

Apr 07, 2008 11:33 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Kim,

We bought some lots in Coosawattee last year and make regular trip to Blue Ridge for antiquing and of course, Mercier's fried pies! Come by and see us next time you come our way.

Apr 07, 2008 12:31 PM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

I will do just that, Richard!  Thanks! 

(Mercier's fried pies...now there's a blog post I hadn't thought of yet...thanks for the idea!!)

Apr 07, 2008 12:48 PM
Melissa Grant
A Serendipity World - Greenbackville, VA
The Law of Attraction In Life & Business
Great job ! Love your slideshow and your buttons are excellent !
Apr 07, 2008 10:57 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Melissa...

Thanks. I had written a java script but it didn't seem to run on AR, so I used the widget instead, but it came out nice. Thanks for your comment!

Apr 08, 2008 11:32 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate
Richard - this is a really nice looking post! Good job.
Apr 09, 2008 08:45 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

April...

Thank you very much! I appreciate it!

Apr 09, 2008 01:34 PM