The City of Duluth prides itself on its ability to accommodate a growing, diverse population in
Metropolitan Atlanta while maintaining its small-town charm and sense of community.
Located in Gwinnett County, Duluth was incorporated February 28, 1876. The community was originally
named Howell's Crossroad, by a grandson of Evan Howell, who came from North Carolina to settle here in 1821.
Duluth is 9.8 square miles in size, and is located 25 miles northeast of Atlanta. Transportation is accessible by Interstate 85, Buford Highway, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Georgia Highway 120 and Pleasant Hill Road.
The corporate sector of Duluth welcomes over 1600 businesses to the city, and by all indications, this number is likely to continue in growth.
Tourist attraction is strong in Duluth. The Southeastern Railway Museum preserves, restores and operates historical railway equipment. The Duluth Fall Festival, held the last weekend in September, offers more than 250 arts and crafts and food booths, and draws crowds greater than 30,000.
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Duluth elected the first woman mayor in Georgia, Alice H. Strickland. She lived 1861-1947. She promised to "Clean up Duluth and rid it of demon rum." Her contributions to the community included opening up her home for kids to have their tonsils removed (there were no hospitals at this time). She also lead the movement to protect forest lands and donated an acre for a community forest, the first in the area. Her home has been designated as a historic location by the Georgia Historical Society.
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