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It is a Greek name for the Biblical city of Smyrna, modern day İzmir in Turkey, the home of the Christian martyr Polycarp. After the completion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in 1842, the area began to grow.
Smyrna was first known as Ruffs Siding and later Varners Station. Eventually, the name Smyrna was given to the campground area. The name "Smyrna" is found in the Bible's book of Revelation as the name of one of Paul the Apostle's seven churches in Asia. The railroad once played a fairly significant role in Smyrna’s development.
Known as the "Jonquil City," it derives this name from the thousands of jonquils that flourish in gardens and along the streets in early spring. The City of Smyrna was incorporated in 1872 and operates under a form of government with Mayor and Council members representing seven wards.
Beginning: 1988 - Smyrna started with a vision, developed a plan, relied upon leadership to hold fast to the plan and remain dedicated, and achieved success in 14 years instead of the 30 all predicted. It was in 1988 that Smyrna's name appeared in a National Geographic Magazine article about Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Apr 23, 2018 · SMYRNA, Ga. — The Jonquil City is today perhaps best known as a suburb of Atlanta. But the city has a deep and unique history dating back roughly 200 years. The city formally incorporated in 1872 and is named after one of Paul’s seven churches in Asia.
May 19, 2019 · Smyrna made history in 1945 when it chose Lorena Pace Pruitt as its Mayor, the first female mayor in the history of Georgia. Also the schools were different. As one example, they were strict about being six years old by September 1.
Jul 6, 2023 · Mid-20th-century history about Smyrna, Georgia comes alive with its 1953 scrapbook now available online in the Digital Library of Georgia. Selected by statewide cultural heritage stakeholders and funded by the DLG’s competitive digitization grant program, this collection is the Smyrna Public Library’s latest collaboration with the DLG and ...
