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Byron is a city in Peach County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,887 at the 2000 census. The City of Byron, named for the poet Lord Byron, was incorporated in 1874 and covers 5.8 square miles. The population in 2003 was estimated at 3,100. With exits within the city limits off Interstate 75, Byron is poised for growth in the next few years.

The City of Byron's attractions include an abundance of interesting shops, antiques, and restaurants. Peach Factory Stores offer more than two dozen manufacturers' outlet stores with great buys for the entire family. Quaint antique shops and an antique mall featuring over 200 dealers in one space offer a unique shopping experience for antique lovers.

Jan's Kuntry Villa - Jan's Kuntry Villa is a unique craft shop. Originally built as the family dwelling of the David Walker family around 1860, this shop also offers a full breakfast and lunch menu from Tuesday through Saturday. This house was also occupied for many years by the Henry Chisholm family.

The Byron Depot, c. 1870 - The Byron Depot is located in the exact center of town. On this site, is a historic railroad depot and caboose, beautifully restored to reflect times in Byron over a century ago. At this site is a museum showing the history of Byron through pictures, artifacts, and other memorabilia. Reputedly, more area-grown peaches were shipped through this site on a daily basis in the 1920s and 1930s than anywhere in the world.

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