TYRONE

Tyrone is in an area originally belonging to the Creek Indians. Scottish and Irish immigrants settled here in the late 1800's because it reminded them of the area around County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Some of the homes built by those first settlers are still occupied by their descendants. It was initially named Tyrone by the Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad when they first laid tracks in 1907, just four years before the Town of Tyrone was incorporated in 1911... Welcome to your new Hometown! At just over three miles from Interstate 85, the Town of Tyrone offers the charm and safety of a small community with easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and all that the Atlanta Metro area has to offer. Ask any of your 7,000 neighbors and they'll tell you exactly why they moved their families and businesses to one of the finest cities in the suburbs! The Mayor and Town Council have committed to engaging the citizens at every opportunity and appropriating all of the..

Primary location: Tyrone United States