Lenox Square Mall: Where To Shop And Eat

If you want to go shopping in Atlanta, the place to visit is Lenox Square, also known as Lenox mall.

Located in the heart of Buckhead, Lenox Square is one of the best malls in Atlanta. It also offers a look at some of Atlanta’s priciest retail shops and department stores.

Aside from being a happening place, have you ever wondered what’s recently opened at Lenox Square and more? This article explores Lenox Square, it’s history, present and future.

What’s The History Of Lenox Square?

The earliest recollections of the acreage that would become Lenox Square is that it was owned by Mary Gromet, who acquired it in the 1820s through one of the land lotteries that the state administered by taking it from the Native Americans and distributing it to the area’s white citizens.

The land was then bought by John Simpkins, a farmer who grew corn and cotton.. He passed away in 1912, according to Buckhead.net.

After that, John Ottley, the president of Atlanta’s First National Bank,, turned the parcel into his country estate and family home. It was the Ottley family that popularized Buckhead as an abode for the rich.

Soon, the Ottley family sold “Joyeuse,” the name of their country estate, and it fell into the hands of city developers.

Businessman Edward Noble was tasked with building a suburban mall several miles from downtown, which was unheard of then.

Lenox Square opened its doors on August 3, 1959 during the era when going to the local department store was an event. Anchored by Rich’s and Davison’s, Lenox Square was the largest mall in the Southeast at the time.

Where Is Lenox Square Located?

Lenox Square is located at the intersection of Peachtree and Lenox roads at 3393 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326. Here’s a map to help you find it.

Final Word

Lenox Square is an oasis and has been for many decades now.

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