Sweet Auburn Historic District, Historic African American district in Atlanta, US.
Sweet Auburn Historic District spans 19 acres along Auburn Avenue, featuring historic buildings, churches, and businesses that shaped African American commerce in Atlanta.
The district, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976, developed during segregation and became a central hub for African American enterprises.
The district contains the Atlanta Daily World building, which housed the first Black-owned daily newspaper, and numerous African American religious institutions.
The district offers guided walking tours through historic sites, with convenient access from downtown Atlanta via the Atlanta Streetcar or MARTA public transportation.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth house remains preserved at 501 Auburn Avenue, serving as a testament to the district's role in civil rights history.
Location: Fulton County
GPS coordinates: 33.75472,-84.38139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16
Atlanta features various significant locations that visitors should consider. These range from historical monuments and museums to contemporary art venues and cultural attractions. Each site provides valuable insight into the history and growth of Georgia's capital.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
737 m
191 Peachtree Tower
677 m
Georgia-Pacific Tower
656 m
Flatiron Building
678 m
Equitable Building
610 m
Atlanta from the Ashes
747 m
Equitable Building
576 m
Woodruff Park
696 m
Hurt Building
347 m
Healey Building
787 m
Kimball House
767 m
25 Park Place
621 m
Atlanta Central Library & Library System Headquarters
734 m
Olympia Building
734 m
Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant
262 m
Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
756 m
One Park Tower
741 m
Atlanta Zero Mile Post
717 m
Southern Bell Telephone Company Building
397 m
Big Bethel AME Church
146 m
Rialto Center for the Arts
786 m
State Square
724 m
Wheat Street Baptist Church
531 m
Odd Fellows Building and Auditorium
203 m
Rhodes-Haverty Building
680 m
Leyden House
768 m
Herndon Building
152 m
Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO
444 mReviews
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