East Point, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Point, Georgia
City
City of East Point
Downtown East Point
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Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Fulton
Area
• Total	14.70 sq mi (38.08 km2)
• Land	14.69 sq mi (38.04 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	961 ft (293 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	38,358
• Density	2,611.34/sq mi (1,008.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	30344, 30364
Area code(s)	404
FIPS code	13-25720
GNIS feature ID	2403534

East Point is a city located southwest of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It's a suburban area, meaning it's a residential community near a larger city. In 2020, about 38,358 people lived there. The city's name comes from its location at one end of the old Atlanta and West Point Railroad. The other end was in West Point.

History of East Point

The name "East Point" tells us where the city is located. It's the eastern end of the old Atlanta & West Point Railroad line. West Point, Georgia, was the western end.

This settlement began in 1870 as a railroad stop. Only 16 families lived there at first. But it grew quickly because it was a good place for businesses. Soon, it had the railway, two mills for grinding grain, and a government distillery. One of the first big buildings was a factory called White Hickory Manufacturing Company.

By 1880, East Point had two churches and a school. It also had a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a post office. There was even a telegraph office and its own weekly newspaper, The Plow Boy. East Point was known for growing grain and cotton. Because of its nice weather and easy access to the railway, people from Atlanta would visit it for summer vacations.

In 1884, the first telephone arrived in East Point. In 1887, the city officially received its first charter, which is like a special permission to govern itself. By 1890, more land was developed for homes and businesses. Main Street was finished in 1892, even though some people thought it wasn't needed. By the early 1900s, East Point was ready to become the bigger city it is today.

In 2015 and 2016, parts of the popular Netflix show Stranger Things were filmed here. The outside of the First Baptist Church was used as a hospital in the show. Also, the recording studio for Dungeon Family, a famous music group, was originally in East Point. This helped shape the sound of Atlanta hip hop music.

Geography of East Point

East Point is surrounded by the city of Atlanta on its north, east, and west sides. To the southeast, you'll find Hapeville. To the south, it borders College Park. Downtown Atlanta is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of East Point's center.

The city covers a total area of about 14.7 square miles (38.1 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

Population of East Point

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 38,358 people living in East Point. There were 14,216 households and 6,721 families in the city.

Economy in East Point

Water tower

The National Archives and Records Administration used to have a big office in East Point. This office stored important government information, like data from the U.S. Census. It later moved to Morrow, Georgia.

The Southeast Region Office for the Federal Bureau of Prisons is also located in East Point.

In the past, East Point lost some jobs when railroads and factories changed. But in recent years, the city's economy has grown. Many new businesses and homes have been built. The city says that several large companies have offices in East Point, creating more jobs.

Arts and Culture in East Point

The East Point Historic Civic Block is a special area downtown. It has three important old buildings and a memorial park.

Camp Creek Marketplace opened in 2003. It's a large shopping area with 39 stores and 14 restaurants. It covers about 309,089 square feet (28,715 square meters).

The Commons is a big new project. It will have stores, restaurants, and homes. This development is expected to create over 1,500 jobs in East Point. It might be finished between 2027 and 2029.

The Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System has a branch in East Point. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.

Parks and Recreation in East Point

Dick Lane Velodrome

East Point has many places for fun and exercise. There are 23 parks, a recreation center, and playgrounds. You can also find tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and basketball courts. The city has trails for walking or biking, and it offers many activities and programs.

Connally Nature Park is a large green space, about 27 acres (11 hectares). It's known for its beautiful pink lady slipper orchids that bloom in the spring. You can also see white oak trees there.

The Dick Lane Velodrome is in Sumner Park. It was built in 1974 and is one of only 22 velodromes in the United States. A velodrome is a special track for bicycle racing. It was even used as a training spot for the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta. Today, it still hosts many cycling events and competitions.

Education in East Point

Tri-Cities High School

The Fulton County School System manages all the public schools in East Point. Here are some of the schools located in the city:

Russell High School was another high school in East Point in the past.

Media in East Point

Some parts of the Fear Street horror movie series were filmed in East Point in 2019.

Transportation in East Point

MARTA in Downtown East Point

The MARTA is the public transportation system in Atlanta. Its subway lines, the Red Line and Gold Line, have a stop at the East Point station. Many bus lines also serve the city, making it easy to get around.

Notable people from East Point

• Dale Boone, a competitive eater.
• Gino Groover, a professional baseball player.
• John Milner, a professional baseball player.
• Hines Ward, a professional football player and coach.

See also

In Spanish: East Point para niños