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title: "Old Fourth Ward"
url: https://www.hereatlanta.com/old-fourth-ward/
date: 2026-07-26T17:52:08+00:00
modified: 2026-07-26T17:52:08+00:00
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# Old Fourth Ward

*Source: [HERE Atlanta](https://www.hereatlanta.com/old-fourth-ward/) — July 26, 2026 by *

Fulton County · neighborhoods
                

# Old Fourth Ward

                  

Old Fourth Ward is the birthplace and burial site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., now also home to the BeltLine's Eastside Trail and Historic Fourth Ward Park.

              
    
  

  
    
          
                            Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
                            Ponce City Market
                            Historic Fourth Ward Park
              
    
    
    

      
      
        

### Quick Facts

        ZIP30312, 30308                Categoryneighborhoods        Platted1866        Main CorridorAuburn Avenue, Boulevard, Freedom Parkway        CountyFulton County      

      
      
        

### At A Glance

        Walkability80/100        Commute5 minutes        InterstateI-75/I-85 Connector via Freedom Parkway        VibeHistoric, artsy, rapidly redeveloping        Best ForYoung professionals, history-minded buyers, BeltLine-lifestyle renters      

      
      
        

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## Location

        

Old Fourth Ward sits directly east of Downtown Atlanta, bordered by the BeltLine's Eastside Trail.

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## Character

        

A historic, rapidly gentrifying neighborhood blending civil rights landmarks, shotgun houses, and new mixed-use construction.

      
    
    
          
        

## History

        

Old Fourth Ward developed as a center of Black commerce and culture along Auburn Avenue in the early 20th century and became a National Historic Landmark District tied to Dr. King's legacy.

      
    
    
    
    
    
      
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## Schools

        
                                  
              
                Elementary
                                  
                              
              Old Fourth Ward area elementary school
              Atlanta Public Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Data-and-Reporting/Pages/default.aspx)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.atlantapublicschools.us)
                              
            
                                  
              
                Middle
                                  
                              
              Old Fourth Ward area middle school
              Atlanta Public Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Data-and-Reporting/Pages/default.aspx)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.atlantapublicschools.us)
                              
            
                                  
              
                High
                                  
                              
              Old Fourth Ward area high school
              Atlanta Public Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Data-and-Reporting/Pages/default.aspx)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.atlantapublicschools.us)
                              
            
                  
        

Ratings from the Georgia School Report Card ({{STATE_EDU_FULL}}) — not third-party aggregators.

      
    
    
          
        

## Nearby Retail & Dining

        

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              **Ponce City Market**
               — Food hall and retail in converted Sears building               *(0.3 mi)*            
                                  
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              **Historic Fourth Ward Park**
               — Public park with skate plaza and splash pad               *(0.2 mi)*

      
    
    
          
        

## Healthcare & Essentials

        

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              **Grady Memorial Hospital**
               Hospital               *(1.5 mi)*            
                                  
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              **Clinics along Boulevard**
               Urgent Care               *(0.5 mi)*

      
    
    
    
      
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