Reynoldstown traces its origins to the post-Civil War era, when it was settled primarily by formerly enslaved people who worked for the neighboring railroads, including early residents Madison and Sarah Reynolds. Annexed by Atlanta in 1909, the neighborhood thrived as a tight-knit African American working-class enclave until the mid-20th century, when railroad industry declines led to economic challenges. Recognized for its historical significance, Reynoldstown was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, preserving its legacy amid later gentrification.
Reynoldstown Rangers is a project that aim to recover the history of the neighborhood by shaping and sharing tools to built resilient communities within. They also created the Museum of Reynoldstown, a space to “celebrate porch swings and peach cobbler, explore uncomfortable questions, plant a flag the size of a building, and stake a claim to this 400-acre* treasure.”
This map provides a base for exploring Reynoldstown and the attributes of the neighborhood.
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