Have you ever wondered about all the “Peachtree” names associated with the Atlanta area? It is an interesting term since there originally were no Peach trees in the area. Many believe the “Peachtree” actually came from a mispronunciation of “pitch tree”, referring to the pine tree.
Once a Creek Indian village, Standing Peachtree was located near where Peachtree Creek empties into the Chattahoochee River. A network of Indian trails lead to this village and was an important trading center for the Creeks.
During the War of 1812, the state of Georgia built a series of forts to control the Creeks, who had allied  themselves with the British against the United States. A road was built connecting these forts was know as Peachtree Road then, and today it is called Old Peachtree Road. So the name "Peachtree" is actually older than the city itself.
Often called an island in the city, Peachtree Park happens to be located in the heart of Buckhead near Lennox Square. You’ll find more pedestrian traffic than automobile traffic here. It is a safe and quiet neighborhood with more than 550 homes on 13 streets. The tranquility of the area is attractive to walkers, joggers and bicyclists, and young families with strollers.
Peachtree Park homes are impeccably maintained and are beautifully landscaped which contributes to the charm of the neighborhood. Long-time residents and newcomers alike enjoy the benefits of a neighborhood that maintains a small-town sense of community while also offering the cultural and financial benefits of an in-town lifestyle.
Peachtree Park homes consist of early to mid-20th century architectural styles, and the neighborhood was developed in three distinct periods. The oldest part of the neighborhood includes the Peachtree Highlands National Historic District which was originally developed for working middle-class people. The middle section of Peachtree Park has examples of colonial Revival, English Cottage, and Cape Cod-style homes which were built in the first half of the 1900s. The southern third of Peachtree Park homes are generally ranch-style homes generally constructed after World War II.
Peachtree Park residents have organized a leadership team with elected officers from representation from each of the thirteen streets and committed volunteers determined to keep Peachtree Park a great place to live. They work closely with local officials to keep abreast of the city of Atlanta zoning, transportation, code enforcement, and security issues which may have an effect on their neighborhood. In 2006, the Peachtree Park volunteers completed the data necessary to apply for addition to the National Historic Register, thus preventing the entire neighborhood from future commercial development which might weaken the financial investments of the residents.
Newcomers to the Peachtree Park get to know their neighbors well through many social opportunities. The community’s close neighborly feeling is enhanced by picnics, newcomers' socials, block and holiday parties and other organized neighborhood activities which occur throughout the year. Rain or shine, there’s always something going on in Peachtree Park.
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