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Alpharetta, located in Fulton County, was
incorporated December 11, 1857. Years ago, Alpharetta was the county
seat of the former Milton County. In 1932, Milton County was merged
into Fulton County. The city's name is a variation of a fictional
Indian girl, Alfarata, in a 19th century song, The Blue Juniata. The
name of the city is also believed to have been derived from the
first letter of the Greek alphabet.
The
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is located in
Alpharetta. This 46-acre forest has an abundance of animal life and
a scenic creek. There are 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas
and historic sites for visitors to enjoy. The Environmental
Education Center is located in Alpharetta. The Center operates as a
community service center providing information on environmental
topics and features a library with hundreds of valuable resource
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