Ponce de Leon Court Historic District, Historic residential district in Decatur, United States

Ponce de Leon Court is a single cul-de-sac street east of downtown Decatur, Georgia, with about 26 parcels. It holds mostly 1920s American Craftsman bungalows and a few historic multi-family homes, closely spaced on a narrow street laid out before cars were common. Historic palm trees remain from the original planting.

The district was designed in the 1920s by developer John L. Womack and received National Register of Historic Places listing in 2011. This recognition acknowledged the area as a protected example of early residential development.

The houses show careful craftsmanship from the 1920s, marking a shift in how American homes were built and designed. Walking through, you notice the decorative details on porches and window frames that give each home character.

The district sits near downtown Decatur and is easily reached on foot, with good connections to local shops and services. The narrow streets are best explored by walking or biking, as driving doesn't match the original design intent.

John L. Womack, who laid out the subdivision in the 1920s, wanted the street to remind him of the tropics, so he planted palms and banana trees. The palms flourished while the bananas died; in the 21st century residents reintroduced banana trees at the north end, where a changed microclimate lets them grow. The Womack family still owned property on the court when it was designated a historic district.