Buckhead has a reputation as Atlanta's most prosperous district; however, its name reveals its backwoods beginnings. Founded in 1837, the community traces its beginnings back to Henry Irby’s establishment, where legend has it that Irby killed a deer and suspended the “buck head” where his patrons could view it.
In the 20th century, Buckhead became known as an upper-class Atlanta community where the wealthy chose to reside in beautiful domains. In 1959, one of these estates became the home of Lenox Square Mall, the pre-eminent destination for upscale shopping
Buckhead is known today for its beautiful homes, fine hotels, exquisite restaurants, and as one of the biggest shopping meccas in the southeast.
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