Sweet Auburn Historic District, Historic African American district in Atlanta, US.

Sweet Auburn Historic District runs along Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, its buildings, churches and businesses dating from the segregation era. The district covers several city blocks and retains the architecture and street layout of the early 1900s.

The neighborhood developed during the segregation era when African American entrepreneurs built a thriving business center despite legal restrictions. It received National Historic Landmark status in 1976.

This area has long served as a vital gathering place for African American communities, where churches and businesses shaped daily life. You can see this importance reflected in the buildings around you and how the neighborhood functions today.

You can explore the neighborhood best on foot, discovering historic buildings and sites along the way. The streetcar and public transit connect the area easily to downtown.

The National Park Service lists the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site around Auburn Avenue, including his birth home at 501 Auburn Avenue and Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. The birth home is shown by ranger-led tours, while the church is open for self-guided visits.