There are two theories as to how Stockbridge got its name. Some say a professor named Levi Stockbridge used to pass through the area and was a much respected man in the community. In 1992, his great-great grandson, a South Carolina native, wrote to the mayor of Stockbridge and claimed his ancestor was the city’s namesake. Another theory is that the city gets its name from Thomas Stock, the President of the Georgia State Senate during the early 1800s.
Either way, the city’s roots date back to 1821. More settlers moved to area to form Concord Methodist Church in 1829, and by 1847, it had its own post office. By 1881, the East Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia Railroad passed through the city and even set up a depot here. Stockbridge officially incorporated as a city in 1895.
Compared to other cities in Henry County, Stockbridge residents tend to be slightly older and have less children. The median age for a resident is 35 years old, while about 28 percent of homes have children under the age of 18. The median household income is round $56,000 per year.
Life in Stockbridge tends to be a little quieter than it is in the surrounding areas, and the attractions reflect that. Parks, golf courses, community-oriented events, and locally owned restaurants make up the majority of the list of things to do in the city.
The homes in Stockbridge are a mixture of new construction and established styles from the last century. Ranch, split foyer, and two-story traditional are some of the most common. No matter what you choose, you will find features like hardwood floors, masters on the main level, granite countertops, finished basements, and side entry garages.
Most of the homes in Stockbridge fall between $130,000 and $350,000, though you will find more and less expensive homes in select neighborhoods, but you can always find a great deal, no matter what type of home you choose. The median sales price is around $120,000.
Public school students in Stockbridge attend schools in the Henry County School District. They include:
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