From the North Georgia
Mountains to the Chattahoochee River along a Cherokee Indian trail,
a tiny village named New Prospect Camp Ground was formed. This
village, made up of tents, a log school, and arbor became a trading
post where Indians and white settlers exchanged their goods. The
surrounding countryside provided excellent farming land, especially
for cotton. On December 11, 1858, the town was chartered and became
the county seat of Milton County. The town was renamed Alpharetta
from the Greek words "alpha" meaning first and "retta" meaning town.
In 1932, Milton County was merged into Fulton County.
Alpharetta Recreation & Parks
Alpharetta Recreation &
Parks-Providing year-round sports, activities and special events,
the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department is nationally
accredited and recognized for its outstanding programs for children,
adults, and seniors. In addition, the department manages and
operates one of the finest equestrian facilities in the southeast at
Wills Park. The Greenway system along Big Creek provides a safe and
environmentally pleasing pathway for users to enjoy quiet leisure
time.
The Mansell House & Gardens
The Mansell House & Gardens- Mansell House, an adaptive reuse
project of the Alpharetta Historical Society. The house, constructd
in a Queen Anne style, has been preserved to reflect the essence of
a bygone era. It sits amidst award-winning gardens created and
maintained by the Alpharetta Garden Club. Interior décor includes
period antiques and accessories and custom draperies throughout the
house. The original floors of heart pine, twelve-foot ceilings,
antique mantles above decorative fireplaces, and an early piano,
create a turn-of-the-century ambiance
The concrete trail is about 6.15 miles (10
kilometers) in length. The greenway runs along Big Creek parallel to North
Point Parkway, from Webb Bridge Road on thenorth end to Mansell Road on
the south end. A soft mulch trail encircles a large wetland between Haynes
Bridge Road and Mansell Road. Wildlife such as blue heron, deer, ducks and
Canadian geese can be observed in this preserved water setting.
