The Duluth Historical Society

About Us

We are Duluth Georgia’s community educational support group, building strong relationships within our city and county.

We are developing programs of historic interest. While working on these programs, we are compiling lost history and artifacts which we are sharing with this generation to inspire them to compile their history moving forward.

“An open mind has all the possibilities for the future”

Our Motto

“Preserving our history, Recording the present and Reaching for the future”

Why and When the Duluth Historical Society was Formed

In the year 2000, the stewardship and trust by the early dedicated volunteers formed a foundation upon which to build and provide a large body of knowledge.

From there they became the Duluth Historical Society which fulfilled the need to preserve the history and future of Duluth’s southern heritage.

The evolution of committed volunteers fulfilled the need to preserve the memory and history of the fundamental development of Duluth, Georgia.

Our Seal

Our seal has great significance to us and to our community. It represents both “Pride in the Old and New”

The greenery around the seal shows Community Green-space
The oak tree denotes that we are a Tree City for over 20 years with strong roots in our heritage
The Book of Knowledge contains our records from the past and space to record our present heritage
The quill pen recorded our association with the American Indians
The Glasses help our ongoing research for our past and lost or forgotten history
The train has moved us forward to aid in our city’s growth in commerce
Cotton boles represent how it advanced our city in economical struggles and growth
Printed in the color green to reflect our prosperity for the future

Cemetery List

For those doing research on our community, we have provided for you a list of local cemetery's which can be helpful. The following are cemeteries located in Duluth, GA.

Inside the Duluth City Limits:

Brewer-Quinn. near 2906 Buford Hwy
Cadle-McKerley. near 3159 Creek Dr. (next to Auto Zone)
Duluth Church. near 3167 W. Main St.
Goodwin (Black). 3286 Duluth Hwy
Gus Lowery. 3966 Stonebriar Ln (Riverbrooke Plantation)
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist (Black). 3458 Church St.
Rogers-Cordery. 3944-4014 Bennigan Ln (Castlemaine Subdivision)
Waters (Slave). Destroyed. Now Little Tykes Academy, 2960 Albion Farm Rd.

Unincorporated Gwinnett County / Duluth Postal Mailing Address:

Crawford (Moved to Buford).. 2280 Duluth Hwy, off Meadow Church Way
Old Peachtree Presbyterian. 1756 Old Peachtree Rd.
Parsons-Strickland. 3480 Kates Way (Parsons Plantation)
Strickland. 2377 Old Peachtree Rd.
Trinity Methodist. 1158 Old Peachtree Rd.
White Chapel. 1832 Pleasant Hill Rd