Henry Holcombe Tucker, an early 19th century Southern Baptist preacher, lent his last name to this town in DeKalb County, GA.
Originally founded as a small 'railroad town,' Tucker has grown considerably over time and is also known as Main Street Tucker, for its centrally located downtown Main Street. The town is a census-designated location, which means it is a place that is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It has never been incorporated and relies on DeKalb County for its water supply, fire and police departments, and schools.
But Tucker has an independent character that makes it a unique and distinctive place to live. It is home to numerous businesses, including the Cofer Borthers building supply company, and is currently being re-created as a pedestrian-friendly and interconnected town through its Neighborhood Strategic Plan.
It lies on the Eastern Continental Divide. All of the water that falls on the west side of the divide slips into the Chatahoochie River and travels into the Gulf of Mexico. All of the water that passes to the east of the divide moves into the Ocmulgee River and on into the Atlantic Ocean.
Tucker has roughly 30,000 people, and its median household income is $60,000 dollars.
Tucker is located 15 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. |
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