Founded as a railroad town in 1870, Norcross keeps one of Gwinnett County's most inviting historic downtowns. Lillian Webb Park, with its fountains and open lawn, anchors a district of restaurants and shops along Thrasher and Jones streets. Pinnacle Park adds trails and playgrounds. I-85 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard put Atlanta close at hand. Housing ranges from historic cottages to townhomes and established single-family neighborhoods.