The Creek and Cherokee Indians settled in the area now known as Sandy Springs in the 16th century. In the 1820s, the Indians were forced to cede large tracts of land to the United States. This land was divided into lots of 202 ½ acres each and distributed by a publicly drawn lottery. One of the first settlers was Stephen Spruill, who owned the land surrounding the Sandy Springs. Since the Springs were near an intersection of two major routes, later known as Roswell Road and Mount Vernon Highway, they were a favorite stopping place for farmers and other travelers.

Over time, the area developed from a rural farm into the bustling Sandy Springs community we know today. The development once threatened the community's namesake: the Historic Sandy Springs. In the early 1980s, a request was filed to rezone the property, which would have led to development which in turn would have buried the springs in storm sewers under many feet of fill dirt. However, after intense lobbying by community activists, the Springs were saved. The site was then purchased by Fulton County for the purpose of developing a Historic Site in 1984.

information@heritagesandysprings.org
Phone: 404-851-9111   Fax: 404-851-9807
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 720213, Sandy Springs, GA 30358
Administrative Office: 135 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328