September 18, Cabbagetown grew up in the late 19th century in the shadow of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill. Mill jobs drew Appalachian families down from the North Georgia mountains until it closed in Today, the tiny houses of Cabbagetown are filled with stylish professionals and young families.
Edwards: They call me Mr. Ronnie, or Redneck. Bevington: Born in Cabbagetown in , Edwards is the oldest of three children of Azilee and Dewey Edwards who moved from Bartow County, about a 60 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Azilee raised the family and worked in the mill. Edwards: Like right now you and me are talking. Someone might walk down the street and Mom or Pop might say "Come up here and sit a spell with us.
Bevington: The most famous myth of the naming of Cabbagetown is that a truck of cabbages overturned in the neighborhood. Another is that mill workers used their front yard to grow cabbages, which are traditionally considered a cheap vegetable for poor farmers. Appalachia Atlanta Georgia.
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Cabbagetown's rich history dates back to when it was populated primarily by Scottish and Irish textile mill workers. It was built around the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill and comprised of shotgun and cottage-style homes. This intimate layout of dwellings undeniably contributes to the strong sense of community that persists today.
How did Cabbagetown get its name? Some say it had to do with an overturned cabbage truck that resulted in a free-for-all frenzy. Others contend that the mill workers used to grow cabbages in their front yards.
It seems that nobody will know for sure how Cabbagetown got its quirky name! The mill ended up closing in , and the neighborhood began to sink into significant decline. However, in the s local artists began to relocate to the area and they completely revitalized the area. Their presence encouraged new businesses and housing developments to follow suit.
Even the old mill has been transformed into lofts! One particularly noteworthy aspect of the neighborhood is its resiliency. Despite numerous setbacks including devastating fires and even a tornado, the community has always been able to bounce back.
The kinship forged by the original mill workers is still alive and well in Cabbagetown. The year old Krog Street Tunnel is the most famous tunnel in Atlanta. The tunnel itself serves as a link between the neighborhoods Inman Park and Cabbagetown. It's lined with beautiful artwork ranging from murals to tasteful graffiti. The artwork around the tunnel tends to entirely change on a month to month basis which makes the tunnel feel very "alive".
I've also noticed that Krog Street Tunnel serves as an outlet for political expression. I'd check Krog Street Tunnel out if you admire artwork or if you're looking to take some cool photos. It's one of the top Instagram spots in Atlanta. Cabbagetown Park is an excellent neighborhood park. It's a well-maintained park with gorgeous landscaping and captivating sculptures scattered throughout.
It's an excellent place for a neighborhood stroll or young kids. Amenities include a children's playground area, water fountains, walking trails, and plenty of grassy area for relaxing. A delicious local bakery named Sweet Cheats is located just across the park on Kirkland Ave. It's quite common to see locals enjoying some baked goods from there in the park. It's an experience I would highly recommend!
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