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Suwanee, Georgia

Suwanee is a city in the northern section of Gwinnett County in the U.S.
Population 20,786

Top Events in Suwanee History

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1837History
government in 1837, following the establishment of a post office.
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1871Architecture
With the construction of the Georgia Air Line Railroad in 1871, and the Rhodes House hotel in 1880 to accommodate railroad passengers, Suwanee saw in influx of people and a boos...
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1880History
From 1880 to 1920, the population remained relatively static, growing from 216 people to 241 over 40 years.
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1881Disaster
Although a devastating fire in 1881 spared only one building on Main Street, the town continued to persevere.
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1933Architecture
=== Recent history === From 1933 to 1936, the now heavily traveled Buford Highway was constructed through Suwanee.
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1960History
In 1960, Interstate 85 was extended just south of Suwanee, where it ended at the time.
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1979Infrastructure
== Sports == Suwanee was the practicing home of the Atlanta Falcons football team from 1979 to 2001.
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1997Architecture
The first city hall was built in the early 1960s, with a second city hall constructed in 1997.
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2003Government
In 2003, Suwanee was named a City of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association and Trend Magazine.
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2004Architecture
Playtown Suwanee is a super playground built by 1,200 volunteers in 2004.

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Historical Timeline

1837History
government in 1837, following the establishment of a post office.
1871Architecture
With the construction of the Georgia Air Line Railroad in 1871, and the Rhodes House hotel in 1880 to accommodate railroad passengers, Suwanee saw in influx of people and a boos...
1880History
From 1880 to 1920, the population remained relatively static, growing from 216 people to 241 over 40 years.
1881Disaster
Although a devastating fire in 1881 spared only one building on Main Street, the town continued to persevere.
1933Architecture
=== Recent history === From 1933 to 1936, the now heavily traveled Buford Highway was constructed through Suwanee.
1960History
In 1960, Interstate 85 was extended just south of Suwanee, where it ended at the time.
1979Infrastructure
== Sports == Suwanee was the practicing home of the Atlanta Falcons football team from 1979 to 2001.
1997Architecture
The first city hall was built in the early 1960s, with a second city hall constructed in 1997.
2003Government
In 2003, Suwanee was named a City of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association and Trend Magazine.
2004Architecture
Playtown Suwanee is a super playground built by 1,200 volunteers in 2004.
2005Architecture
In 2005, Town Center was built in 2005 and completed in 2009, at which time the city hall moved to its current location in Town Center.
2008Architecture
It is known as "the playground my mommy and daddy built." Sims Lake Park was opened in 2008.
2015History
As of 2015, Suwanee's population had surged to over 18,000, reflecting its growth and development.
2016History
=== Pedestrians and cycling === In 2016, Suwanee unveiled the first Bike Share program in Gwinnett County.
2017Military
In 2017, Suwanee was recognized as a Green Community by the Atlanta Regional Commission, earning bronze-level certification for its commitment to environmental stewardship and l...
2020History
In 2020, its population was 20,786.

Did You Know?

1
Suwanee is located in the state of Georgia.
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Suwanee has a population of 20,786 residents.
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As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,355; this had grown to an estimated 20,907 as of 2019.

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