Discover Lithonia

Lithonia has a historic district with dozens of buildings dating from 1845 to 1964. Spanning more than a century, the district offers a broad timeframe for exploring its architecture. To explore on your own, you can use the Walk About map to plan a self-guided tour of Lithonia. The district offers an architectural point of reference; the map provides a format for a self-guided walk.

Granite History and Historic Landmarks

Lithonia developed into a busy quarry town. Granite from Lithonia was shipped for use in structures including the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This connects the town’s industrial development with a specific example of the material’s use. Looking at the granite adds an economic perspective to the historic buildings: both topics tell different sides of the town’s history.

The Seminary is associated with the year 1895 and is described as the first schoolhouse in Lithonia. Another historic point of reference is Latimer's Crossroads (Belmont) in Lithonia, where General Sherman’s headquarters was established. These references point to different aspects of the town’s history: The Seminary represents education, while Latimer's Crossroads identifies a specific headquarters location. This makes it possible to consider the history of education and this historic site as distinct points of reference.

Landscape and Activities

Lithonia Park has a swimming pool and basketball courts. When choosing an activity, you can distinguish between swimming and basketball: the pool and courts offer different forms of exercise. As seasonal pool hours may change, check the current operating information before your visit.

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve covers 2,500 acres and offers panoramic views, trails, and historic sites. Its landscape features include exposed granite formations, wetlands, pine and oak forests, several streams, and two lakes. These features offer different points of focus: granite formations draw attention to the rock, wetlands and forests to the vegetation, and streams and lakes to the waterscape. Panoramic views and trails provide other ways to enjoy a visit; the historic sites add a cultural and historical dimension to the natural setting. Parking and trail use are free. This can help you plan your budget for a visit to the preserve. Check this information locally before your trip.

Fishing is permitted at Arabia Lake with a valid state license. If you are considering this activity, check the applicable regulations before your visit and make sure your license is valid. The license is a specific requirement to keep in mind when planning to fish.

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