National Register of Historic Places
Sweet Auburn Historic District
Sweet Auburn Historic District is a historic place in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76000631.
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Sweet Auburn Historic District
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About this place
What is Sweet Auburn Historic District?
The Sweet Auburn Historic District is a historic African-American neighborhood along and surrounding Auburn Avenue, east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The name Sweet Auburn was coined by John Wesley Dobbs, referring to the "richest Negro street in the world," one of the largest concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Sweet Auburn Historic District
- City
- Atlanta
- County
- Fulton County
- State
- Georgia
- Listed on the National Register
- December 8, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76000631
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 33.75487, -84.38172
When was Sweet Auburn Historic District listed on the National Register?
Sweet Auburn Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.
Where is Sweet Auburn Historic District located?
Sweet Auburn Historic District is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia at approximately 33.75487, -84.38172. See the map above.
Is Sweet Auburn Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Sweet Auburn Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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