Discover Flat Rock, Dekalb’s Oldest Black Community

Discover Flat Rock, Dekalb's Oldest Black Community

Discover the powerful history of one of Georgia’s oldest African American communities at the Flat Rock Archives.

Flat Rock is an over 150-year old Black community located in DeKalb County with several historic sites, including the Lyon Farm, Flat Rock Historic Cemetery, T. A. Bryant, Sr. Home, and Flat Rock Church site that you can still visit today.

The Archives works to protect and promote that history and cares for hundreds of historic artifacts from throughout the community’s many years. Listen to the staff and board of the Archives discuss the story and importance of preserving the history of this resilient community:

Want to learn more? We hope you do! Head on over to flatrockarchives.com to discover more about DeKalb’s oldest Black community. You can also sign up for a tour at Airbnb.