Sheltonville, Georgia

To the SE of Forsyth County and E of Fulton County, Georgia, at Johns Creek.

Sheltonville—also long known by the colorful name “Shake Rag”—is a small, unincorporated community perched on the border of present‑day Forsyth and Fulton counties in Georgia. Its roots stretch back to the early 19th century, where a post office first opened in 1848 and operated until 1907.

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Roswell, Georgia

No aliens here! This Roswell has a rich agricultural and textile history.

Roswell, Georgia, situated in northern Fulton County, is a city rich in history and cultural heritage. Established in the 1830s by Roswell King, who envisioned a manufacturing hub powered by the waters of Vickery Creek, Roswell quickly became a center for the textile industry in the Southern United States.

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