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Roswell’s Historic Homes Smith

Plantation

circa 1845
935 Alpharetta Street
All that remains of an original 300-
acre farm, the Smith Plantation
story reveals a snapshot of Roswell
history through the years. Discover
a walk through time as you enjoy
a tour of the house and property,
learning of antebellum Roswell to
the 1950s, understanding how each
generation left their mark.

Mimosa Hall & Gardens Did you know we

127 Bulloch Avenue offer unique rental
A beautiful Greek Revival venues for your next
house surrounded by big event?
gardens, Mimosa Hall is
an inspiring monument Our Historic House Museums
of survival. The home’s and the Specialty Venues of
first owners, the Dunwody Mimosa Hall, Roswell River
family, named it “Phoenix Landing, and Old Mill Machine
Hall” when its walls were
rebuilt in 1844 after a Shop provide perfect locations
devastating fire. It was later for all your event needs while
the home of A.J. Hansell, being uniquely Roswell!
who moved to Roswell Whether you need a location
after the Civil War to rebuild for a garden reception of 300
the burned Roswell Mill. The Hansell family named the house Mimosa guests, pavilion picnic, or
Hall after the lovely trees on the property. In the early twentieth century, beautiful meeting space for
Mimosa Hall was the final home of renowned architect Neel Reid, who executives – we have options!
integrated the antebellum mimosa trees and other historic plants into his Give us a call today to see
grand landscaping masterpiece of the gardens surrounding the house. The how we can help you plan a
property were acquired by the City of Roswell in 2017 and is currently under memorable event.
development for the community.
Mimosa Hall and Gardens is available for private rentals and events: call www.roswellgov.com/rentals
smccoy@roswellgov.com
770-641-3954 or email us at rrpd@roswellgov.com. 770-594-6154
The grounds of Mimosa Hall are open for visitation during operational hours,
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
As a rental and event venue, Mimosa Hall is not open to the public for general
visitation or tours. Open house opportunities for tours and public interest
will be advertised as scheduled. Please follow Roswell Recreation and Parks
social media for up to date notifications, @RoswellRecandParks.

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