History
The peach Tree Corridor is one of the most prominent area of Atlanta and it has a long rich history.
Original settlers in Atlanta were the Creek people and Peach Tree was named by them. They named it Pitch Tree after a solitary tree which symbolized their lone community. Over time this evolved from pitch tree to peach tree, this may well have been by accident as many words seem to morph in to something else with the passing of time. It appears to be a total coincidence that peach trees grow in this state and that we have become somewhat connected to them.
The original road began way back in 1812 and although the road and its route has changed many times still part of that original route is part of the modern day road.
Peach Tree Street is the location of many of Atlanta's impressive buildings and architecture, these include the likes of Peachtree tower, Bank of America Plaza (tallest building in the city) and Sun Trust Plaza.
The great author Margaret Mitchell is intrinsically linked with the road. She wrote her classic Gone With The Wind in the basement of a property that intersects the road and was also tragically mowed down by a car in forty nine while crossing the road. The place where she wrote the book is now a museum ans well worth a visit across from 10th street. The area is teeming with commercial activity and is at the heart of many of the major law firms in the city. It also has its cultural and bohemian side with the art centre is based around the arts center and includes the museum of art. The theatre and the Atlanta Symphony are also to be found in that area.
There is plentiful shopping in the area and Buckhead in particular has a number of exclusive retailers on show.
Peachtree is definitely a place any visitor to Atlanta should check out.