6 Atlanta Neighborhoods Where Community is Key: Smyrna
Smyrna, a Cobb County city known as the "Jonquil City," is recognized as a key community-oriented neighborhood in the Atlanta area. Originally established as a religious campground in the 1830s, the town evolved into an industrial hub following the arrival of the railroad in the 1840s. This historical transition from a small campsite to a center for mills and factories laid the foundation for the city's modern landscape.
Cobb County’s Smyrna is known as the Jonquil City—a nod to the fragrant yellow flowers that dot its landscape each spring. It has come a long way from its beginnings in the 1830s as a Methodist campground known as Ruff Siding. The arrival of the railroad in the 1840s spurred mills and factories, setting the stage for the city that exists today. The post 6 Atlanta Neighborhoods Where Community is Key: Smyrna appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
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