The City of Roswell, GA, located on the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, is only about 20 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. It was founded by Roswell King who came here from St. Simons Island, GA in 1836 to establish the Roswell Manufacturing Company to make textiles. The Cherokee Indians once called this area "Enchanted Land."
President Theodore Roosevelt's family tree branches back to Roswell. In fact, his mother was the daughter of one of Roswell's first families. Her son Elliot was the father of Eleanor Roosevelt who married President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a distant cousin.
Today, Roswell is Georgia's 6th largest city, with a population of approximately 85,000, nearly double its 1990 population. With major growth in just the last fifteen years, Roswell is headquarters of such world-wide industries as American Telephone & Telegraph, Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Co., and Xerox Corporation. Roswell is also a major hub for accounting, construction, retail, and service on the East coast.
Opportunities are endless in the City of Roswell. And for those who call Roswell home, a wonderful quality of life and values are found here. The city has 18 parks with 800 acres of green space and recreational facilities. Atlanta Magazine has chosen Roswell as the "best place to live in the metro Atlanta area." The Georgia Municipal Association bestowed upon Roswell the City of Excellence Award in 2003. Roswell has also been ranked as one of the safest cities to live in the U.S., and is served by the quality Fulton County School System.
This area is rich with history and national landmarks. Churches, antebellum plantation homes, Civil War sites and cemeteries are found all over. From its Cherokee Indian heritage to a mill town ravaged by the Civil War to its economic boom of recent years, Roswell offers a wide selection of attractions to enjoy. Whether it is the great outdoors you love, or the excitement of entertainment and close proximity to bustling Atlanta, Roswell boasts all the amenities you desire for you and your family.
