Sandtown, Georgia facts for kids

Sandtown is a neighborhood located southwest of Atlanta, Georgia. It's mostly a place where people live, found within the city of South Fulton, Georgia. Think of it as a community that's part of the bigger Atlanta area.

History of Sandtown

Early Days: Native American Village

Long ago, Sandtown was known as Buzzard's Roost. It was one of the biggest Native American villages in the area where Atlanta is today.

After the sad time of the Trail of Tears, the government of Georgia divided the land into counties. Sandtown became part of Campbell County. Later, in 1932, Campbell County joined with Fulton County.

Old Roads and Important Places

The road we now call Cascade Road was originally an old Native American trail. It was known as the Sandtown Road. This trail started near the Chattahoochee River and went east through what is now Five Points and then towards Decatur. This was one of the oldest settled areas in Fulton County.

Atlanta's first doctor, Joshua Gilbert, lived near this old Sandtown Road. His home was used as a hospital by the Union Army during the Battle of Utoy Creek in the American Civil War.

Sandtown During the Civil War

During the Civil War, two roads led to Sandtown: the current Cascade Road and Campbellton Road. These roads were important for the Union Army during the Siege of Atlanta. The Battle of Utoy Creek was fought along the Sandtown (Cascade) Road from August 1 to 7, 1864. Major General William T. Sherman, a famous Union Army leader, had his headquarters along the southern Sandtown (Campbellton) Road on August 26, 1864.

Becoming Part of a City

In 2006, Sandtown tried to join the city of Atlanta, but Atlanta put the idea on hold.

Later, in 2007, people in southern Fulton County, including Sandtown, voted on whether to form a new city called South Fulton, Georgia. Most people voted against it at that time. However, ten years later, in 2017, the area did become the city of South Fulton.

Getting Around Sandtown

Main Roads and Connections

Sandtown is served by a few important roads that help people travel. These include State Route 6, also known as Camp Creek Parkway. Another key road is State Route 154 and State Route 166, which is Campbellton Road SW. Boat Rock Road also connects with State Route 154/166 near the edge of the community.

Community Life in Sandtown

Sandtown Community Association

The Sandtown Community Association is a group that works to help the community. It used to be called the Sandtown Homeowners Association. This group has been around for almost 20 years. It's made up of volunteers who care about their neighborhood. They work on important issues like how land is used, new buildings, and education for the area.