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AlpharettaFulton County,GeorgiaThe Georgia state capital is Atlanta. What would you like to know about Alpharetta
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The population of Alpharetta is approximately 29,000 (2000).
The amount of land area in Alpharetta is 49.262 sq. kilometers.
Alpharetta elevation is 1,050 feet above sea level. The Alpharetta median home price is $119,800 (1999). Alpharetta miscellany. Return to Index Alpharetta location: 22 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills of the southern Appalachians in north-central Georgia
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The climate for Alpharetta is moderate. The elevation of over 1,000 feet helps protect the area from extreme temperatures and high humidity experienced by many southern cities. History & History Related Items Alpharetta history: A small village named New Prospect Camp Ground was formed and became a trading post for all area residents to exchange their goods. The area prospered as the surrounded farmland proved to be rich and productive. The town was chartered on 11 December, 1857 and became the county seat of Milton County. Milton County was merged with Fulton County in 1932. The town was renamed Alpharetta which is from the Greek words, alpha, meaning first and retta, which means town. Alpharetta attractions: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Return to Index
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