Wells-Brown House, Stone Mountain

About Wells-Brown House

Wells-Brown House is the headquarters of the Stone Mountain Historical Society, where visitors explore the organization's growing artifact collection and research library. The graceful 1870s home, located on Ridge Avenue in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serves as the primary venue for the society's mission to preserve and interpret the city's unique heritage. The society, founded in 1996 as a nonprofit organization, was generously donated the Wells-Brown House by the Brown Family in 2005. Inside, guests can view artifacts related to Stone Mountain's history, spanning from its early frontier settlement days through its development as a tourist destination in the 1840s and beyond. The house also functions as a meeting space where the society hosts public programs and events throughout the year. A visit suits history enthusiasts interested in local Georgia heritage and the development of small towns along early railroad routes. The collection and library provide resources for anyone researching Stone Mountain's past.