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Old Fourth Ward

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.

Open Old Fourth Ward in Google Maps →33.7629° N, 84.3699° W · ZIP 30312, 30308

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.

Schools

Elementary
Old Fourth Ward area elementary school
Atlanta Public Schools
Middle
Old Fourth Ward area middle school
Atlanta Public Schools
High
Old Fourth Ward area high school
Atlanta Public Schools

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

Nearby Retail & Dining

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

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Grady Memorial Hospital Hospital (1.5 mi)
  • Clinics along Boulevard Urgent Care (0.5 mi)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HERE Atlanta.