Duluth, Georgia

Duluth is a city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and is a suburb of Atlanta located in the Metro Atlanta area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,122.

History

Duluth is an old city, with its origins stretching back to the early 1800's, when it was primarily forest land. Initially only Cherokee Indians lived in the area, but with the creation of Gwinnett County, Georgia it was opened to white settlers.

Related Topics:
Cherokee - Gwinnett County, Georgia

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The shared names between Duluth, Georgia and the more well-known Duluth, Minnesota are no coincidence. Originally called Howell Crossing after one of its founders Evan Howell, the town was renamed in 1871 to match the name of Minnesota's Duluth (which in turn is named for Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut) when it was named in a bill in the U.S. Congress to fund rail to that remote town.

Related Topics:
Duluth, Minnesota - Evan Howell - 1871 - Minnesota - Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut - U.S. Congress

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