Where is East Point Located? - East Point is a city located in the Fulton County of Georgia, United States. East Point lies between 20.6871826 Degrees North latitudes and 156.4391668 Degrees West longitudes.
Location Map of East Point, Georgia
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Where is East Point Located?
East Point is a city located in the Fulton County of Georgia, United States. East Point lies between 20.6871826 Degrees North latitudes and 156.4391668 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of East Point city is 38358 people and the city has a total area of 14.69 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Transportation and Connectivity in East Point, Georgia
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code
ATL
Port
None
Major Highways
Interstate 85, Interstate 285, Georgia State Route 166, U.S. Route 29
Train/Amtrak Service
MARTA East Point Station; nearest Amtrak station at Peachtree Station, Atlanta
Local Bus/Transit Service
MARTA bus and rail services
Interstate 85 — Major northeast-southwest interstate connecting East Point with downtown Atlanta and Montgomery.
Interstate 285 — Atlanta's perimeter highway providing access to all parts of the metropolitan area.
Georgia State Route 166 — East-west freeway connecting East Point with western Fulton County and Interstate 20.
U.S. Route 29 (Main Street) — Historic corridor serving East Point's downtown and neighboring communities.
Places to Visit in East Point, Georgia
Landmark Name
Type
East Point Historic Civic Block
Historic District
Dick Lane Velodrome
Sports Venue
Sykes Park
City Park
Connally Nature Park
Nature Park
Delta Flight Museum
Museum
Georgia International Convention Center
Convention Center
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sports Stadium
Centennial Olympic Park
Urban Park
Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail
Multi-use Trail
Colleges and Universities in East Point, Georgia
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Public
University
Affordable undergraduate education
Georgia State University
Public
University
Research and urban studies
Clark Atlanta University
Private
University
Historically Black university
Morehouse College
Private
University
Liberal arts education
Spelman College
Private
University
Women's liberal arts college
Georgia Institute of Technology
Public
University
Engineering and technology
Atlanta Technical College
Public
Community College
Career and workforce training
Fulton County Schools
Public
K–12 District
Public education
Waterbodies in East Point, Georgia
Utoy Creek, Camp Creek, Flint River headwaters, South River watershed, Cascade Springs, Chattahoochee River, Constitution Lakes, Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake
Golf Courses in East Point, Georgia
John A. White Golf Course, Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course, Browns Mill Golf Course, Wolf Creek Golf Club, College Park Golf Course, Bobby Jones Golf Course, Legacy Golf Links, Heritage Golf Links
East Point, Georgia — Key Historical Facts
East Point was founded in 1870 as the eastern terminus of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad, giving the city its name.
The railroad played a major role in the community's early growth by attracting businesses, industries, and new residents.
East Point was incorporated as a city in 1887 and quickly developed into an important transportation and manufacturing center.
Its close proximity to Atlanta helped shape the city's economy while allowing it to maintain its own distinct downtown and neighborhoods.
The expansion of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport brought significant commercial development and employment opportunities to the area.
Today, East Point is known for its historic downtown, convenient transit connections, diverse community, and easy access to Atlanta's attractions.