Incorporated in 2006, Johns Creek is a young city rooted in the pioneering spirit of North Georgia in the early 19th century. The area originally attracted the attention of Native Americans due to the wildlife and cool waters of the Chattahoochee River.

The town’s namesake, John Rogers, a respected plantation owner settled here in 1804 with his Cherokee wife, Sarah Cordery. Their historic home, visited by President Andrew Jackson and Will Rogers, remains a private residence today.

As legend has it, in the 20th century, a circus train crashed in the area leaving the monkeys to escape in the woods. Local farmers were frightened having never seen one of these creatures, the farmers reportedly shot them in a less-than-proud moment in our local folklore. When visiting the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, don’t be surprised if you come across a collection of stone monkeys.

In the late 90s, Georgia Tech graduates developed a high-tech office park that drew major corporations and fostered Johns Creek’s suburban growth, leading to the city’s official incorporation on December 1, 2006.

Since then, Johns Creek has become known across the South for its bold blend of innovation, artistic culture, top-rated schools, thriving commerce, recreational opportunities, healthcare services, well-planned neighborhoods, and strong community spirit.