Lilburn, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lilburn, Georgia
City
Lilburn City Hall
Motto(s):  "Small town, Big difference"
Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Gwinnett
Area
• Total	6.85 sq mi (17.74 km2)
• Land	6.80 sq mi (17.61 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation	951 ft (290 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	14,502
• Density	2,133.27/sq mi (823.66/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	30047-30048
Area code(s)	470/678/770
FIPS code	13-46356
GNIS feature ID	0332213

Lilburn is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 14,500 people lived there. Lilburn is part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area. The city's motto is "Small town, Big difference."

History of Lilburn

The city of Lilburn began in 1890. It was founded by the Seaboard Air Line Railway. The area was first called "McDaniel." It was later renamed "Lilburn" after Lilburn Trigg Myers. He was a general superintendent for the railroad from Virginia. The town officially became a city on July 27, 1910.

In the 1920s, a big fire and tough economic times hurt the city. But now, the old historic area is lively again. It has new shops and restaurants. This part of town is called the Old Town district. People describe it as a "slice of history."

Exploring Lilburn's Geography

Lilburn is located in the western part of Gwinnett County. It sits at coordinates 33°53′20″N 84°8′27″W. U.S. Route 29 (Lawrenceville Highway) goes through the middle of the city. This road leads southwest about 19 miles to downtown Atlanta. It also goes northeast about 11 miles to Lawrenceville, which is the main city in Gwinnett County.

The United States Census Bureau says Lilburn covers about 6.5 square miles (16.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.82%, is water.

City Landmarks and Special Places

Lilburn's downtown area is getting a fresh new look. The city has already built a new city hall and library. They also changed how Main Street connects with US 29. This project includes many miles of walking and biking paths. These paths are called the Greenway Trail. Old bridges from the early 1900s, known as the Prohibition Trail Bridges, are also being rebuilt.

BAPS Hindu temple in Lilburn

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta is a very special building in Lilburn. It is about two miles southwest of the city center. This temple is the tallest building in Lilburn. For a while, it was the largest Swaminarayan temple outside of India. Another temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, opened in 2014 and is now larger.

People Living in Lilburn

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 14,502 people living in Lilburn. There were 3,807 households and 2,873 families. The city has grown a lot over the years. For example, in 1930, only 179 people lived here.

Schools and Learning in Lilburn

Lilburn has many schools for students of all ages.

Public Schools

Gwinnett County Public Schools manages the public schools in Lilburn.

Elementary Schools

• Arcado Elementary (Parkview)
• Camp Creek Elementary (Parkview)
• G.H. Hopkins Elementary (Meadowcreek)
• Knight Elementary (Parkview)
• Lilburn Elementary (Meadowcreek)
• Mountain Park Elementary (Parkview)
• R.D. Head Elementary (Brookwood)
• Rebecca Minor Elementary (Berkmar)

Middle Schools

• Berkmar Middle School (Berkmar)
• Five Forks Middle School (Brookwood)
• Lilburn Middle School (Meadowcreek)
• Trickum Middle School (Parkview)

High Schools

• Berkmar High School (Berkmar) - Lilburn
• Brookwood High School (Brookwood) - Snellville
• McClure Health Science High School (Meadowcreek) - Duluth
• Meadowcreek High School (Meadowcreek) - Norcross
• Parkview High School (Parkview) - Lilburn

Private Schools

Lilburn also has several private schools:

• Gwinnett College
• Killian Hill Christian School
• Parkview Christian School
• Providence Christian Academy
• Regina Caeli Academy
• St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School

Public Libraries

The Gwinnett County Public Library has two branches in Lilburn. These are the Mountain Park Branch and the Lilburn Branch. They offer books, computers, and programs for everyone.

Fun Events in Lilburn

Lilburn hosts several exciting events throughout the year.

• Lilburn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival: This festival happens on the second Saturday in October. It features over 200 vendors selling art and crafts. You can also find children's activities, live music, food, hayrides, and a petting zoo. The Lilburn Woman's Club organizes this popular event.

• Spark in the Park: This is a big celebration for the 4th of July. It includes a parade, local vendors, live performances, and amazing fireworks.

• Christmas Parade: On the first Saturday in December, Lilburn holds its annual Christmas Parade. About 100 groups march down Main Street. The parade ends at Lilburn City Park. Money raised from this event helps fund local scholarships and community projects.

Getting Around Lilburn

Major Roads

Walking and Biking Paths

Famous People from Lilburn

Many interesting people have connections to Lilburn, including:

• Brett Butler, a racing car driver
• John Crist, a comedian
• Violet Chachki, a drag queen
• Jeff Francoeur, a Major League Baseball player
• Sean Johnson, a soccer goalkeeper for New York City FC
• Matt Olson, a Major League Baseball player
• Eric Shanteau, an Olympic swimmer
• Jon Stinchcomb, a football player who won the Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints
• Matt Stinchcomb, also a football player
• Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff from the music group Migos

Sister Cities

Lilburn has a special connection with one other city in the world. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship.

• Suva Reka, Kosovo

See also

In Spanish: Lilburn para niños