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Dacula, Georgia

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| motto = "Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future "{{cite web|url=http://daculaga.gov/|title= City of Dacula Georgia Website|publisher= City of Dacula Georgia Website |access-date= September 6, 2012}}

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Dacula ({{IPAc-en|d|ə|ˈ|k|j|uː|l|ə}} {{respell|də|KEW|lə}}) is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States, located approximately {{convert|37|mi|-1}} northeast of Atlanta. The population as of the 2010 census was 4,442,{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1321184| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dacula city, Georgia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=November 29, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} and the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population to be 6,255 as of 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=June 4, 2019}} In 2023 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population was 7,650.{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Population Estimate |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/daculacitygeorgia/HSD410223 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}} The Dacula area is home to some of the oldest buildings in northeast Georgia, such as the Elisha Winn House, which originally acted as the courthouse for Gwinnett County.

History

File:Muscogee Creek Nation.jpg

= The Muscogee (Creek) Nation =

The Dacula area was originally within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Most of the land within the city's limits was ceded to the State of Georgia in the 1790 Treaty of New York after the Oconee Wars{{Cite web |last=Scurry |first=Steven |date=2004-04-21 |title=The Oconee War |url=https://flagpole.com/news/news-features/2004/04/21/the-oconee-war/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=Flagpole |language=en-US}} [https://native-land.ca/maps-old/treaties/cession-7/] The vicinity of Dacula was one of the first areas in northeast Georgia to be occupied by white European settlers (around the time of the War of 1812). The area remained mostly uncolonized until the late 20th century, in part, due to the remaining presence of the Cherokee Nation in portions of Gwinnett County. After settlers lobbied for the ethnic cleansing of the Nation, the Trail of Tears (through the Indian Removal Act) made it easier for Dacula and the unannexed portions of Gwinnett to be settled.[https://www.gwinnettforum.com/2023/02/brack-cherokees-removal-in-trail-of-tears-has-ties-to-gwinnett/]

= Chinquapin Grove =

Dacula itself began in the late 1800s under the name of Chinquapin Grove (Chinquapin was spelled several different ways), where Dacula Elementary now stands. Chinquapin comes from the indigenous Powhatan word for dwarf chestnut tree (Allegheny Chinkapin). The tree is no longer found in the area due to chestnut blight. An 1865 United States Coast Survey Map shows the town of Chinquepin Grove. An 1883 George Cram Map of Georgia shows the town of Chincapin Grove. The town was renamed named "Hoke",{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/d.pdf | title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=57 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}} in 1891 after a Seaboard Air Line Railroad executive, but that name was changed due to the Post Office Department's protest.{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/georgia/dacula/dacula--then-and-now|title=Dacula- Then and Now|last=Lewis|first=Douglas|date=May 19, 2014|website=patch.com|access-date=April 15, 2019}} By 1895, maps of Georgia no longer showed the town of Chinquapin Grove and instead show the town of Dacula.{{Cite book |last=Stanlye |first=Jerri |title=History of Dacula, GA |publisher=City of Dacula |year=2005}} File:Dacula, GA. 1905.jpg

= 1900s =

Dacula's name is said to be formed from letters in Decatur and Atlanta by a postmaster.{{cite web|url=http://www.gwinnettchamber.org/Dacula.dacula.0.html |title=Dacula |work=Gwinnett Chamber |access-date=2010-06-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621131133/http://gwinnettchamber.org/Dacula.dacula.0.html |archive-date=2010-06-21 }} The two cities to the west that were already prospering at the time of Dacula's founding. The New-Herald issue dated June 16, 1899 stated that Dacula would soon decide whether or not it wished to be incorporated; however, the town was not incorporated until 1905, because residents feared that incorporation would destroy business and industry.

Religion has and continues to be a driving force in Dacula. One of the first churches built in the town was a Methodist church, founded by Rev. R. P. Jackson. A News-Herald issue dated January 25, 1912 describes the brick building was no larger than 40x60 ft.

The town was once home to a train station on a CSX line through northeast Georgia, although the station closed in the mid-1950s.

Present Day

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In 2022, Gwinnett County broke ground on the [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/rowen-project-gwinnett-county-dacula-breaks-ground-athens-images Rowen Project], which seeks to bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, and other innovators, alongside more than 50 research and educational institutions across Georgia to expand the state's research triangle.{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Josh |date=2022-12-09 |title=Massive Rowen project breaks ground in wilds of Gwinnett County |url=https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/rowen-project-gwinnett-county-dacula-breaks-ground-athens-images |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Urbanize Atlanta |language=en}} The Rowen Project borders the City, totaling more than 2,000 acres, which to the Barrow County line. Since the project's approval, the Dacula area has seen an increase in both suburban residential and strip mall commercial changes, including the Harbins 316 development, which massively expanded food and amenity access to a portion of Gwinnett County that previously had to drive 30–40 minutes to a grocery store. [https://www.constructionjournal.com/projects/details/0ba389d9b4be4050aa05ca85c78dc2cd.html] As the town becomes home to an increasing number of national chains, residents are increasingly proud of their local gathering places and traditions. The town unveiled a new playground and workout area in Maple Creek Park in 2024, and continues its renowned Memorial Day Parade.{{Cite news |last=AJC |first=Karen Huppertz for the |title=Dacula unveils new Maple Creek Park play area |url=https://www.ajc.com/neighborhoods/gwinnett/dacula-unveils-new-maple-creek-park-play-area/LCYDGD4ASRG6HFUT5NAPKXCYZY/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459}}{{Cite web |title=Memorial Day in Dacula 2024 - Official Website |url=http://www.daculamemorialday.com/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=www.daculamemorialday.com}}

Geography

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Dacula is located in eastern Gwinnett County, with U.S. Route 29 Business/Georgia State Route 8 (Winder Highway) the main road through the center of town. Business 29/SR 8 leads west {{convert|6|mi|0}} to Lawrenceville, the county seat, and east {{convert|11|mi}} to Winder. U.S. Route 29 (University Parkway) is a four-lane highway that bypasses Dacula to the south, with access from Harbins Road. University Parkway leads east {{convert|34|mi}} to Athens and west {{convert|12|mi}} to Interstate 85, which leads an additional {{convert|25|mi}} southwest to Atlanta.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Dacula has a total area of {{convert|12.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.08|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 0.59%, is water.

The Dacula 30019 ZIP code goes well beyond the city limits, resulting in mail delivery as far north as the unincorporated community of Hamilton Mill, south of Interstate 85.

Demographics

{{US Census population

|1900= 120

|1910= 169

|1920= 244

|1930= 304

|1940= 315

|1950= 369

|1960= 440

|1970= 782

|1980= 1577

|1990= 2217

|2000= 3848

|2010= 4442

|2020= 6882

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}

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|+Dacula racial composition as of 2020{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1321184&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-13|website=data.census.gov}}

!Race

!Num.

!Perc.

White (non-Hispanic)

|2,942

|42.75%

Black or African American (non-Hispanic)

|1,922

|27.93%

Native American

|11

|0.16%

Asian

|296

|4.3%

Pacific Islander

|1

|0.01%

Other/Mixed

|323

|4.69%

Hispanic or Latino

|1,387

|20.15%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,882 people, 1,902 households, and 1,529 families residing in the city.

Government

=Local government=

Previous Mayors:

  • 1972 - 1980: Jimmy Wilbanks
  • 1981 - 1985: Larry Fleeman
  • 1986 - 1990: Travis D. Murray
  • 1991 - 1993: Joe Houston
  • 1994 - 1997: Michael Moon
  • 1998 - 2001: Reed Miller
  • 2002 - 2018: Jimmy Wilbanks
  • 2018 - Present: Trey King

The current mayor and council members are:{{cite web |url=https://daculaga.gov/mayor-city-council/ |title=Mayor & City Council |website=daculaga.gov |access-date=April 8, 2021}}

  • Mayor: Trey King {{cite web |url=https://www.gwinnettforum.com/2019/02/brack-new-mayor-of-dacula-already-has-10-years-on-city-council/ |title=BRACK: New mayor of Dacula already has 10 years on city council |website=gwinnettforum.com |date=February 1, 2019 |access-date=April 8, 2021}}
  • Council Members: Ann Mitchell, Denis Haynes, Jason Shelton, and Sean Williams.

Education

The county operates Gwinnett County Public Schools.{{cite web|url= http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps-mainweb01.nsf|title= Gwinnett County Public Schools|publisher= Gwinnett County Public Schools|access-date= September 6, 2012}} The following GCPS schools have Dacula mail addresses:

  • Alcova Elementary School (Dacula cluster)
  • Dacula Elementary School (Dacula cluster)
  • Dyer Elementary School (Mountain View cluster)
  • Fort Daniel Elementary School (Mill Creek cluster)
  • Harbins Elementary School (Archer cluster)
  • Puckett's Mill Elementary School (Mill Creek Cluster)
  • Dacula Middle School (Dacula cluster)
  • Dacula High School (Dacula cluster)

Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Dacula and Hamilton Mill Branch in the nearby unincorporated area of Hamilton Mill."[http://www.gwinnettpl.org/AboutYourLibrary/HoursAndLocations/index.html Hours & Locations] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726082646/http://www.gwinnettpl.org/AboutYourLibrary/HoursAndLocations/index.html |date=2010-07-26 }}." Gwinnett County Public Library. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.

Media

The town of Dacula is served by two newspapers: the Gwinnett Daily Post (based in nearby Lawrenceville) and the Hamilton Mill Neighborhood News.

Parks

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The following parks are located in the town of Dacula:{{Cite web |title=Parks and Recreation |url=https://www.daculaga.gov/parksrec |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Dacula Georgia |language=en}}

  • Dacula Park
  • Duncan Creek Park{{Cite web |title=Duncan Creek Park |url=https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/communityservices/parksandrecreation/ourparksandfacilities/guidetoyourparks/duncancreekpark |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Gwinnett |language=en-US}}
  • Freeman's Mill Park
  • Harbins Park{{Cite web |title=Harbins Park |url=https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/communityservices/parksandrecreation/ourparksandfacilities/guidetoyourparks/harbinspark |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Gwinnett |language=en-US}}
  • Little Mulberry Park{{Cite web |title=Little Mulberry Park |url=https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/communityservices/parksandrecreation/ourparksandfacilities/guidetoyourparks/littlemulberrypark |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Gwinnett |language=en-US}}
  • Maple Creek Park{{Cite web |title=New Playground for Dacula's Maple Creek Park |url=https://www.daculaga.gov/community/page/new-playground-daculas-maple-creek-park |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Dacula Georgia |language=en}}
  • Olde Mill Park
  • Rabbit Hill Park{{Cite web |title=Rabbit Hill Park |url=https://www.exploregeorgia.org/dacula/outdoors-nature/parks/rabbit-hill-park |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website {{!}} Explore Georgia.org |language=en}}

Notable people

References

External links

{{Commons category|Dacula, Georgia}}

  • [http://daculaga.gov/ City of Dacula official website]
  • [http://www.city-data.com/city/Dacula-Georgia.html Dacula] at City-data.com

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