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Senoia, GA Area Guide

Welcome to Senoia! Senoia (pronounced “Se-noy-uh” is a small city in Coweta County, Georgia with an estimated population of 2,719 residents (2005). Senoia is the second largest city in Coweta County. Here you are sure to find a variety of fun, recreational activities to keep you occupied.

Senoia History

Around 1828 many residents of Newberry, South Carolina packed up and moved to the countryside in the hopes of making a fresh start. Attracted to the rich farm land of Senoia, they traveled by covered wagon, ox cart, and on horseback to settle here and raise cotton, corn, and livestock. The city of Senoia was established in 1860 when Reverend Francis Warren Baggarly bought the land where the town of Senoia now sits. The first building constructed (after the post office that officially established the city) was called the Rock House and was meant to be used for mercantile purposes, but was later used as a commissary for Confederate soldiers. The first church was Methodist Episcopal with Revered Baggarly as the minister. The first high school was opened in 1865, which was a huge accomplishment for a rural, southern town at the end of the Civil War.

After the war the town’s railroads (Savannah, Griffin, and North Alabama Railroad) were completed allowing agricultural products to be shipped by rail from Senoia. The town was officially incorporated in 1866 and the residents submitted a bid to have the county seat moved there in 1876, which was unsuccessful. Most of the town is a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and cannot be disturbed. Although the town has a rich history and culture that can be traced back to the 1800s the origins of the town’s name remains a mystery.

Senoia Parks and Recreation

Seavy Street Park
Seavy Street Park is an excellent spot for playing tennis, walking along park paths, or picnicking with the family. The park includes two playgrounds, two lighted tennis courts, and the Freeman Sasser Building which is available to rent for private gatherings.

Baseball and Softball
Visit http://www.eteamz.com/senoiaarealittleleague/ for information about city baseball and softball schedules and little league.

Senoia Attractions

The Buggy Shop Museum (770-632-6057)
The buggy shop museum is open from April-October on the third Saturday and Sunday of the month from 1pm-4pm.

Culpepper House Bed and Breakfast (770-599-8182)
This beautiful Victorian home was built in 1871 by Dr. John Addy, a Confederate soldier returning from the Civil War.

Veranda Bed and Breakfast (770-599-3905)
This Greek revival mansion inn was built in 1906 as the Hollberg Hotel. Margaret Mitchell interviewed Civil War veterans here in order to write “Gone with the Wind”. The bed and breakfast is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.

Riverwood Movie Studios
Many excellent films have been shot on the scenic grounds of Riverwood Movie Studios such as Fried Green Tomatoes, The War, and Andersonville. The studios can be found just outside the city limits of Senoia.