Lithonia, City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
Lithonia is a city in DeKalb County in eastern Georgia situated at an elevation of 282 meters (925 feet) across residential and commercial zones. The municipality spans approximately 441 acres and blends established neighborhoods with commercial areas.
The settlement began in 1805 and grew substantially after 1845 when the Atlanta Augusta Railroad was established, which boosted the granite industry. This rail connection transformed the area into an important center for stone extraction and economic growth.
The Lithonia Historic District contains buildings in Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival styles that reflect different periods and shape the local character.
The city is well connected to downtown Atlanta through MARTA bus services and GRTA Xpress, with convenient access to Interstate 20 at exits 74 and 75. Visitors can arrive easily by public transit or car depending on their starting point and preference.
The name Lithonia means city of stone and comes from a region rich in granite quarries and Lithonia gneiss rock formations that shaped the local landscape. The legacy of this stone industry remains visible in how the community developed and its origins.
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