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Historic Preservation in Georgia

Historic preservation officially began in Georgia in the aftermath of World War II, when growing prosperity led to new development that threatened to destroy the state's historic environment. Along with several other states in the 1950s, Georgia established a program—the Georgia Historical Commission—to mark locations with historical associations. Several Georgia cities, including Savannah, Macon, Atlanta, and Rome, are considered front-runners in historic preservation and maintain model preservation programs.

History of Historic Preservation Historic preservation officially began in Georgia in the aftermath of World War II (1941-45), when growing... Georgia Historical Commission The Georgia Historical Commission was the earliest statewide force for historic preservation in Georgia;... Historic Preservation Programs of the Georgia Department of Transportation While the primary goal of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is to provide a "safe, efficient...

Community Preservation The story of historic preservation in Georgia, as in the nation, is one of the rebirth of neighborhoods... Georgia's Cultural Landscape: Overview Georgia's cultural landscape is a product of the distinct history of the state, of what has been built,...

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