Perkerson, Atlanta

#475 among attractions in Atlanta

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The Perkerson neighborhood is located in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia in NPU-X. The name change was made by request of residents/members of the Perkerson Civic Association in order to keep people from confusing the neighborhood with Perkerson Park which is the large park that serves the area. ()

Coordinates: 33°41'24"N, 84°24'36"W

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Southside (Perkerson)Atlanta United States

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Perkerson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Perkerson Park, Delta Flight Museum, South-View Cemetery, Lakewood Heights.

1.5 miN
Park
Perkerson Park, Atlanta
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Southwest Atlanta, Perkerson Park stands as a verdant oasis offering a multitude of recreational opportunities to city dwellers and visitors alike. Spanning over 50 acres, this urban park is not only a green retreat but also a hub for community...
2.5 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Delta Flight Museum, Atlanta
63 min walk • The Delta Flight Museum is an aviation and corporate museum located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the airline's main hub, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
2.4 miE
Cemetery
South-View Cemetery, Atlanta
61 min walk • South-View Cemetery is a historic African-American-founded cemetery located in Jonesboro, Georgia, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
1.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Lakewood Heights, Atlanta
43 min walk • Lakewood Heights is a Black neighborhood in southeast Atlanta. It is bounded by: the Betmar LaVilla, the Villages at Carver, and South Atlanta neighborhoods on the north, the Chosewood Park neighborhood on the northeast, the Norwood Manor neighborhood on the southeast, the Polar...
2.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Oakland City, Atlanta
67 min walk • Oakland City is a neighborhood in southwestern Atlanta, Georgia, just southwest across the BeltLine from West End and Adair Park. Oakland City was incorporated as a city in 1894 and annexed to Atlanta in 1910. Oakland City Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2.6 miN
Museum
Evangeline Booth College, Atlanta
66 min walk • The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth College, or EBC, is an accredited theological college administered by The Salvation Army. The school is located in Atlanta, Georgia and is named after General Evangeline Booth, the 4th General of The Salvation Army.
2.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
South Atlanta, Atlanta
58 min walk • South Atlanta is an officially defined neighborhood of the city of Atlanta within the city's south side.
2.5 miW
City, Area
East Point, Atlanta
65 min walk • East Point is a suburban city located southwest of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,358.
2 miS
City, Area
Hapeville, Atlanta
51 min walk • Hapeville is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, located adjacent to the city of Atlanta. The population was 6,373 at the 2010 census. It is named for Dr. Samuel Hape, one of the area's original landowners and its first mayor.
2.5 miN
Shopping, Market
Atlanta State Farmers' Market, Atlanta
65 min walk • The market was active at this location for 18 years, from 1941 to 1959. Today the market and surrounding industrial buildings are often referred to as the Murphy Triangle. It's listed as an "endangered" property by the Atlanta Preservation Center.
1.3 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta
33 min walk • The Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood is a concert venue located in Atlanta, which opened in 1989. The amphitheatre seats 18,920. It was designed to offer a state-of-the-art musical experience for both music fans and artists. The venue was built specifically for popular music.

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How to get to Perkerson by public transport?

The nearest stations to Perkerson:

Metro

Lakewood/Fort McPherson • Lines: Gold, Red (33 min walk)