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The Forest Park area was settled in the 1820's and incorporated in
August 1908 as "Astor", Georgia. Astor served as a wood and water
stop for the Central of Georgia railroad, for steam locomotive
trains traveling in and out of Atlanta. Early settlers were
primarily farming families with an influx or railroad employees as
the two became an important railroad point. Developed as a "wood and
water stop" known as "Stump Town", probably from the stumps left as
trees were cut to provide fuel for the passenger and freight trains
going in and out of Atlanta, Forest Park has developed into one of
the largest cities in Clayton County.
Citizens have a deep appreciation for the more than 65 acres of
parks and playgrounds including ball fields, a multi-purpose
community recreation center, Senior Center, an indoor Olympic-size
pool, one outdoor pool, a football stadium seating 2,000 spectators,
jogging track, picnic sheds and tennis courts.
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