Druid Hills, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Druid Hills
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CDP and neighborhood of Atlanta
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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Druid Hills CDP, unincorporated DeKalb County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,429 |
| • Density | 3,170.48/sq mi (1,224.08/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30333
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| Area code(s) | 404 |
| FIPS code | 13-24264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331589 |
Druid Hills is a special community located in Georgia, USA. It includes two main parts: a "census-designated place" (CDP) in DeKalb County and a neighborhood that is part of the city of Atlanta. A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2010, about 14,568 people lived in the CDP part of Druid Hills. Important places like Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) used to be in the CDP. However, in 2018, these areas officially became part of Atlanta. The part of Druid Hills that is now in Atlanta is known for being a very well-off neighborhood.
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History of Druid Hills
Druid Hills was planned a long time ago by a man named Joel Hurt. Important families from Atlanta helped develop it, including Asa Candler, who founded Coca-Cola. Because of this, Druid Hills has some amazing historic mansions built in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Designing a Green Community
A famous landscape architect named Frederick Law Olmsted helped design Druid Hills. He also designed Central Park in New York City! One of his best ideas for Druid Hills was a series of parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue. These parks are so special that they were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means they are important historical sites. The rest of Druid Hills was also added to this list in 1979.
Historic Areas in Druid Hills
Besides the main historic district, Druid Hills has other areas recognized for their history:
- The Emory University District, added in 1975.
- The University Park-Emory Highlands-Emory Estates Historic District, added in 1998.
- The Emory Grove Historic District, added in 2000.
Becoming Part of Atlanta
For many years, there were talks about making more of Druid Hills part of Atlanta. In 2016, Emory University decided it wanted its campus and the CDC area to join Atlanta. The city of Atlanta agreed, and on January 1, 2018, these parts of Druid Hills officially became part of Atlanta. This was one of the biggest changes to Atlanta's city limits in 65 years!
Geography of Druid Hills
Druid Hills is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. The community covers about 7.7 square kilometers (2.98 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Boundaries of the Community
The northern edge of the Druid Hills CDP is the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. To the east, you'll find the CSX train tracks and the city limits of Decatur. The western border is the DeKalb County line, and the southern border is where the city of Atlanta begins.
The Druid Hills neighborhood, which is part of Atlanta, has its own borders. It's next to the Druid Hills CDP on the north and east. To the west, it borders other Atlanta neighborhoods like Morningside/Lenox Park and Virginia-Highland. To the south, it's next to the Candler Park neighborhood.
People of Druid Hills
Druid Hills has seen its population change over the years. In 2020, there were 9,429 people living in the CDP part of Druid Hills.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 12,700 | — | |
| 1990 | 12,174 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,741 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 14,568 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,429 | −35.3% | |
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Economy and Jobs
Emory University, including its hospitals, is one of the biggest employers in the Atlanta area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also provides many jobs in Druid Hills.
Shopping and Business Areas
Emory Village is a small, historic shopping area in Druid Hills. It was first built in the 1920s. In 2011, it was updated with new sidewalks and roundabouts, making it a nicer place to visit. Other larger shopping areas are just outside Druid Hills, like those in North Decatur and the Morningside/Lenox Park neighborhood.
Arts and Culture
Druid Hills is a place where arts and culture thrive. It is home to The Atlanta Boy Choir, a famous singing group. You can also find the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center here. This center is located in a beautiful old mansion that used to belong to Charles Howard Candler. He was the president of Coca-Cola and the oldest son of its co-founder, Asa Griggs Candler.
Parks and Green Spaces
Druid Hills is known for its many parks and natural areas, perfect for outdoor activities.
- Baker Woodland: A forest with over 100 types of plants, including oak and hickory trees.
- Burbanck Park: A natural park that borders Peavine Creek.
- Fernbank Forest: A large forest connected to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
- Fernbank School Park: A 12-acre park with fields, a playground, picnic areas, and walking trails.
- Hahn Woods: A nature preserve with trails and a viewing platform over South Peachtree Creek.
- Medlock Park: This park has baseball fields, a playground, and a trail along Nancy Creek.
- Olmsted Linear Park: This is a string of six different parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. They are like a necklace of green spaces.
- Wesley Woods Forest: Another natural forest area near Emory University.
- Princeton Way Park: A small neighborhood park with picnic tables, swings, slides, and walking trails.
Education
Schools for Kids
The parts of Druid Hills that are not in Atlanta are part of the DeKalb County School District. Most students go to Fernbank Elementary School, then Druid Hills Middle School, and finally Druid Hills High School.
The parts of Druid Hills that are now in Atlanta (like the Emory and CDC areas) are part of Atlanta Public Schools. Students in these areas go to Springdale Park Elementary School, D. T. Howard Middle School, and Midtown High School.
The Paideia School is a private school nearby that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Colleges and Universities
Emory University is a well-known private university. It used to be in the Druid Hills CDP, but it became part of the city of Atlanta on January 1, 2018.
Transportation and Healthcare
Getting Around
Public buses are available through the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Emory University also has its own system of shuttles called the "Cliff" to help people get around campus and nearby areas.
Hospitals and Medical Care
Druid Hills is home to important medical facilities. These include Emory University Hospital and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Egleston Hospital. Like Emory University, these hospitals also became part of the city of Atlanta in 2018.
Notable People
- Cully Cobb: He founded the Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University.
Images for kids
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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Druid Hills CDP.pdf
Druid Hills CDP, unincorporated DeKalb County
See also
In Spanish: Druid Hills para niños
