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 Conyers and the rest of Rockdale County have a long and storied history that reaches back for more than ten centuries. One of the earliest groups of natives to arrive in the area was the “Mound Builder” tribe. The Creek and Cherokee nations later shared a common border, the “Great Indian Road,” which is now known as Hightower Trail. The trail was also used by white settlers moving inland in the early 19th century after the Revolutionary War.
Conyers got its start when the Georgia Railroad was built to connect Augusta with Marthasville, now known as Atlanta. Dr. W.D. Conyers, a local banker and a director of the railroad, was responsible for acquiring the land that made the railroad connection possible. His efforts were rewarded when the railroad officials named the watering station, which was where the present depot is, Conyers Station. The first train stopped in Conyers in 1845 and just nine years later Conyers became incorporated. Its city limits formed a circle one mile in diameter around the depot. Conyers has seen both good times and bad over the years. The city was devastated and at least partially destroyed by fire three times. In November 1864, during General Sherman's March to the Sea, at least one mill was famously left standing thanks to the courage of its owner, Aunt Winnie Pucket. Aunt Winnie sacked all the flour at Costley's Mill before Union soldiers arrived. She hid the sacks in the millpond, and the wet flour caked, protecting the rest of the mill. Her ensuing pleas and threats somehow convinced the soldiers to spare her and her mill. Interstate 20 was constructed in the 1960s through Rockdale County – a development which created even more change in Conyers. The community’s quiet downtown area gave way slowly to development along West Avenue and the I-20 access roads. The development soon reached south along Georgia Highway 20/138, creating a new, modern business district. The community remains forward-thinking and progressive. Its emphasis on quality education, with new schools and highly paid teachers, has drawn a number of young families to the area. With industrial development booming, residential taxes have remained low. And with quick and easy access to Atlanta, Rockdale County residents are looking forward to a bright future. Conyers today remains a proud, strong community. One of its most distinctive Southern features is its collection of “sidewalk churches.” Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches stand side-by-side along the city’s Main Street. The First United Methodist church works jointly and has shared services with its Presbyterian neighbors, a legacy begun with a joint revival in 1878. The revival resulted in more than 100 new members and the closing of nine saloons in Conyers. Present day downtown remains one of Conyers' greatest assets. The shops, businesses, and restaurants in downtown keep the area full of life while preserving its vivid history. The Downtown Pavilion is a recent addition to this area and plays host to the Olde Town Summer Series as well as private functions. Adjacent to the Pavilion is the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden. Within its inviting gates, the garden boasts beautiful landscaping, which includes many rare flowers as well as a pond fed by the city's original water tower built in 1900. This garden is the perfect place to escape the busy hustle and bustle of the city, to read a book or just to sit back and enjoy the beauty of nature. The Conyers Depot is definitely one of the favorite tourist attractions in downtown. The Depot was a working station until 1972, when passenger rail service between Atlanta and Augusta was stopped. It now serves as a social gathering place and is maintained by the Rockdale County Historical Society. This Conyers landmark is surely the city’s "heart.” Alongside the Depot is "The Dinky," a 1905 Rogers Steam Locomotive that ran service between Conyers and the neighboring mill town of Milstead until 1961. The engine was used to haul cotton from the main line to the textile mills. It is one of only three of its kind in the world. The Georgia International Horse Park (GIHP) was a key addition to the city and was built as the site of equestrian events during the 1994 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The park is open year-round and hosts a variety of events nearly every day of the year. Though it initially hosted primarily equestrian and mountain biking events, the park’s annual calendar has expanded to include concerts, fairs, festivals, road races, rodeos, hot air balloon races, corporate outings and more. In addition, the GIHP includes a 160-acre nature preserve called the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center and an apartment complex called Keswick Village. Arnold Palmer designed the Cherokee Run Golf Club at the Park. As the home of this world-class club as well as the new Hawthorn Suites & Golf Resorts, the GIHP certainly lives up to its promise: “Horses and More.” |
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