Peach Connection

Cabbagetown is a local Atlanta neighborhood, located just southeast of Downtown Atlanta.  Cabbagetown was built as a surrounding mill town for the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill which began operations in 1881.   The mill was owned and operated by Jacob Elsas, a German immigrant, who also designed the one-story homes that defined Cabbagetown.  Mr. Elsas built the surrounding homes as an incentive for individuals to seek employment with the cotton mill.     

For those who may be curious as to how the area got its name, there are a few explanations as to how it came to be.  One is that residents of the area, who worked in the nearby Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill, would grow cabbages in the front yards of their shotgun houses, and one could distinctly smell the odor of cooking cabbage coming from the neighborhood.  Hence, the name Cabbagetown.   This term was used originally with derision by people outside the neighborhood, but it soon became a label of pride for the people who lived there.

Another explanation is that a train carrying a load of cabbages derailed by the mill adjacent to the neighborhood, and the poor residents quickly accumulated the cabbages, and used them in just about every meal.

For over half a century Cabbagetown remained home to a tight-knit, homogenous, and semi-isolated community of people whose lives were anchored by the mill, until it closed in 1977.

During the 80's and 90's Cabbagetown became home to many artists and musicians,  it was also during this time that Cabbagetown , along with the rest of in-town Atlanta, experienced a re-newed interest in in-town living and restoration of the older homes. Today Cabbagetown is home to a wonderful mix of families, singles, young couples, artists, corporate executives, independent businesses, and several churches - all within a six block area.

Cabbagetown has become an area of tremendous growth since its rebirth, boasting homes that start in the $200,000 range, as well as, great restaurants.  It has been voted one of Atlanta's ten best neighborhoods, with the general consensus being that it is one of the few remaining areas that still offers moderately priced homes.  The neighborhood also hosts annual festivals such as the Cabbagetown Reunion and the Chomp & Stomp bluegrass and chili festival, which take place in July and November respectively.

While you're visiting Cabbagetown, check out these nearby fabulous places to eat and sights to see:

Dining: Ria's Bluebird, Thumb's Up, Daddy Dz's and Rolling Bones BBQ.

Nightlife: P'Cheen, Highland Cigar Company, Dailey's Downstairs and The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View.

Activities:  Martin Luther King, Jr.  Historic Site,  Zoo Atlanta  & APEX.