National Register of Historic Places

Winnona Park Historic District

Decatur, De Kalb County, Georgia
Listed
May 29, 2002
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
02000565

About this property

Winnona Park is a historic area in the southeast corner of the Atlanta, Georgia suburb of Decatur. It is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, but it is not one of the City of Decatur's locally designated historic districts. Winnona Park is located south of downtown Decatur; west of the Village of Avondale Estates, Georgia and the Forest Hills subdivision; and east of Decatur's Oakhurst community. It primarily consists of residences, but is also known as the home of Columbia Theological Seminary. Its rough boundaries are Mimosa Drive and the Decatur city limits on the south; East College Avenue and the railroad tracks on the north; South Candler Street on the west; and South Columbia Avenue on the east. In addition, the commercial buildings on the east side of South Columbia Ave. at East College Ave. have historically been part of this community. This commercial cluster historically housed the neighborhood pharmacy, gas station and barbershop. The early families of Winnona Park also have historic links to Agnes Scott College, which adjoins Winnona Park on the northeast. However, the South Candler Street—Agnes Scott College Historic District is listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Decatur has also designated South Candler Street - Agnes Scott College as a local historic district. Bounded by East College Ave., South McDonough St, South Candler St., East Hill St. and East Davis St., it is no longer considered part of Winnona Park. In addition, the Forrest Hills community east of South Columbia Avenue is located in unincorporated DeKalb County, and is not considered part of Winnona Park. However, the City of Decatur announced in 2008 that they were considering the annexation of Forrest Hills.

Location

Decatur, De Kalb County, Georgia
33.76855, -84.28810

Categories

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lee, Agnes, Chapter House of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Industrial
0.2 mi
South Candler Street-Agnes Scott College Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Hampton, Cora Beck, Schoolhouse and House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Blair-Rutland Building
Industrial
0.5 mi
Decatur Downtown Historic District
Listed
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Decatur Georgia July 1864
1864Civil War
0.6 mi
Battle of Atlanta — Cheatham's Frontal Assault on DeGress Battery
1864Civil War
1.9 mi
Battle of Atlanta (July 22)
1864Civil War
2.5 mi
Battle of Atlanta — Leggett's Hill (Bald Hill) Defense
1864Civil War
3 mi

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When was Winnona Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Winnona Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Winnona Park Historic District?

Winnona Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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