Lilburn
Lilburn History
Early settlers first moved to Gwinnett
County in 1818 after the state took control of the land from the Creek Indians.
Lilburn was initially called McDanielsville after William McDaniel, who won the
property in a land lottery.
The first church was built in 1823,
and a school followed in 1839. McDanielsville remained sparsely populated
throughout much of the 19th century until the Seaboard Airline Railway laid
tracks in 1890. The town soon boasted a train depot, telegraph office, cotton
gin and several businesses.
Around 1900, the town's name was changed to
honor Seabord executive Lilburn Trigg Myers. Now known as Lilburn, the city
incorporated in 1910. A fire in 1920 claimed most of the downtown business
district, but the small town rebuilt and was reincorporated in 1955.
Today, Old Town stands in sharp
contrast to new subdivisions that have been built within the city. Except for
some isolated pieces of land, most open spaces have been developed, so the town
probably will see little growth over the ensuing years.
Activities
Old Town Lilburn is a strip of antique
shops, craft stores and gift shops located within historic buildings.
The Wynne-Russell House is a historic
home that now serves as a museum and meeting hall.
Lilburn City Park features a ball
field, walking trails, a pavilion, tennis court and basketball court.
And the annual Lilburn Daze Festival
is held each October to celebrate the town's birthday.
Lilburn Fast Facts
Location: Lilburn is located
about 24 miles northeast of Atlanta
*Total area: 6.20 square miles
*Population: 11,307
*Housing units: 4,049
Average annual rainfall: 51.82
inches
Average temperatures: 77ºF in
summer, 39ºF in winter
*Information provided by 2000 Census
Schools
There are 12 public schools in Lilburn
for grades pre-K through 12.
Homes
Real estate properties include single-family
homes, townhomes, commercial properties, investment properties, and open lots
and land.
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