Historic Tour of Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery on Oct. 17.

A history tour of the cemetery at Mt. Carmel Church in Peachtree Corners will be held on Sunday October 17 at 1 p.m. Local historian Gene Ramsey will lead the tour. The church is located at 5100 South Old Peachtree Road, Peachtree Corners.

This church and its graveyard, dating back to the 1820s, are located on the original Peachtree Road. Families buried there have lent their names to many local thoroughfares and landmarks, such as Medlock Bridge Road, Simpsonwood Park and Lou Ivy Road. 

Attendees will hear many fascinating tales of Mt. Carmel and Pinckneyville’s past, including stories of:

• Veterans and families affected by the War of 1812, World War I and other conflicts from our nation’s past;
• A couple whose buggy ride was interrupted by a spur-of-the-moment marriage;
• A family who abandoned the hustle and bustle of Atlanta for peaceful Gwinnett – in 1870; and
• A pioneering family whose descendants were struck by a tragic plane crash.

What to expect:  

An informational handout will be available, and the tour is free. Attendees are encouraged to wear sturdy walking shoes or boots, sunscreen and/or a hat, and bug spray, just in case. Meet in the church parking lot at 1 p.m.

Source: Gwinnett Historical Society