A Walking Tour of Peachtree Heights East

Peachtree Heights East Historical Walking Tour
Discover former residents — including movie star Susan Hayward; Helen Douglas Mankin, the first female U.S. Congresswoman; and Hamilton Douglas, Jr., a distinguished attorney who also established the first Boy Scout Troop in Atlanta — who quietly shaped Atlanta and beyond.

The unique neighborhood, begun in 1909 by Eretus E. (“Petie”) Rivers, includes approximately 330 homes. Its house styles range from early 20th century American two story four-square, Craftsman Bungalow, Cape Cod, Tudor to Ranch and 21st century home styles. The tour includes a stop at the neighborhood’s beloved duck pond, which resides on 7.5 acres of green space and is home to more than 40 species of birds.