Nestled in the middle of Atlanta's suburban sprawl, Old Town Sharpsburg Georgia has an interesting collection of historic buildings that allow us to imagine what the town must have looked like in times past.
During the heyday of cotton, Sharpsburg was an important center for farmers who wanted to get their crops to market. In the 19th century, Sharpsburg had merchants and all sorts of service businesses.
More importantly, in 1870, the Savannah, Griffin & North Alabama Railroad was completed and more importantantly, constructed a depot in Sharpsburg. This brought everything the farmers needed in the form of merchandise and implements, as well as providing transportation to Griffin and Newnan.
While a lot has changed since then, many of the historic buildings remain. The railroad is now operated by the Norfolk Southern, but Old Town Sharpsburg is now relegated to a few antique and collectible shops.
A semi-annual flea market and festival still draws crowds to Sharpsburg for food, fun and bargain hunting. But on the average day, it's very quiet. But for now, it remains a living museum of the past!
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Richard Weisser, Broker, Associate Broker, Auctioneer, E-Pro, CE Instructor |
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