Perkerson Civic Association

Perkerson Civic Association

THE PERKERSON NAME

Thomas J. Perkerson settled in Land Lots 103 and 104 (Perkerson Park and Sylvan Hills) with his family in the mid 1830·s. His home stood for well over a hundred years before its demolition for construction of a grocery store.

Thomas Perkerson was the second sheriff of Fulton County as well as one of its most notable citizens. His land was subdivided into Perkerson Park and Sylvan Hills in 1944 after the death of Lizzie Perkerson Butler, who was the last family member to live in the old house.

THE GILBERT NAME

In 1861, Jeremiah S. Gilbert, whose house still stands at 2238 Perkerson Road, purchased 500 acres in Land Lots 91, 92 and 102 (both sides of Metropolitan Parkway from Pegg Road to the Langford Parkway (formerly Lakewood Expressway/Freeway) and the east side of Metropolitan Parkway from Pegg Road to Cleveland Avenue). His first home was burned by Sherman's troops as they marched through Atlanta in 1864. Gilbert, a Confederate soldier, returned from the war and built the present house with field stones and clay, using timber from his land to construct the necessary woodwork. The Gilbert family remained in the area for many years. The last occupant of the house was Gussie Gilbert Taylor, who died in 1968. The City of Atlanta now owns the Gilbert House.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Perkerson Civic Association is a volunteer organization whose mission is to assist in the development of the Perkerson Community.

Contact Names:

carlh@spelman.edu
404-767-4007

rubenii@att.net
404-766-3736

flora_tommie@hotmail.com
678-368-7270

Volunteer positions are as follows:

Flier Distributors - community volunteers needed to assist with distribution of monthly meeting fliers and special events fliers. Select your street and volunteer to distribute fliers to your neighbors.

Newsletter Writers - community volunteers are needed to publish a monthly newsletter for members of the Perkerson community. Come and develop your writing skills.

Data Entry volunteers - volunteers are needed to develop a membership database. Spend a little time updating your computer skills.

Sign Placement Volunteers - volunteer to place signs out for the monthly meeting. Choose to place a sign at your household or at a visible location.

It really does not take much time. If everyone does a little bit, then a lot will be done.

Email us
flora_tommie@hotmail.com

Links

Hands On Atlanta Volunteer Opportunities

About our association

THE HISTORY OF PERKERSON

Thomas J. Perkerson settled in Land Lots 103 and 104 (Perkerson Park and Sylvan Hills) with his family in the mid 1830·s. His home stood for well over a hundred years before its demolition for construction of a grocery store.

Thomas Perkerson was the second sheriff of Fulton County as well as one of its most notable citizens. His land was subdivided into Perkerson Park and Sylvan Hills in 1944 after the death of Lizzie Perkerson Butler, who was the last family member to live in the old house.

The Gilbert House and It's Role In The Community

In 1861, Jeremiah S. Gilbert, whose house still stands at 2238 Perkerson Road, purchased 500 acres in Land Lots 91, 92 and 102 (both sides of Metropolitan Parkway from Pegg Road to the Langford Parkway (formerly Lakewood Expressway/Freeway) and the east side of Metropolitan Parkway from Pegg Road to Cleveland Avenue).

His first home was burned by Sherman's troops as they marched through Atlanta in 1864. Gilbert, a Confederate soldier, returned from the war and built the present house with field stones and clay, using timber from his land to construct the necessary woodwork. The Gilbert family remained in the area for many years. The last occupant of the house was Gussie Gilbert Taylor, who died in 1968. The City of Atlanta now owns The Gilbert House.

Email us
flora_tommie@hotmail.com