Prior to 1825: Creek Indians occupy the land.

1825-1827: Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825, and GA Land Lottery of 1827 encourage rapid settlement. Area develops as a loose, agricultural community.

1843: Mt. Zion Methodist Church is the first community Building.

1852: Atlanta and LaGrange Railroad extended here. Settlement becomes Puckett Station, a water and wood stop for trains.

1888: Train depot built, and Puckett Station becomes Moreland, named for Dr. John F. Moreland of Corinth, a railroad physician and company stockholder.

1890’s - 1930’s: Moreland thrives as a rail center for local cotton and fruit and associated commercial and industrial enterprises.

1891: One-story brick cotton warehouse constructed.

1894: Two-story W.A. Brannon Mercantile built.

1903: Author Erskine Caldwell born in a wooded house outside Moreland. The house is moved to the Moreland square in the 1990’s. Caldwell dies in 1987.

1904: One-story Moreland Hosiery Mill and water tank constructed.

1937: Alleyway enclosed to create Moreland and Mill’s “Infill” building.

1946: Author Lewis Grizzard born in Fort Benning, Georgia, then moved to Moreland with his Mother a few years later. Grizzard dies in 1994.

1947: Moreland’s first annual 4th of July BBQ.

1989: Moreland Town Council adopts a Historic Ordinance, affirming Town commitment to preservation and enabling Council to appoint a Historic Preservation Commission and designate design review discounts.

2009: Town of Moreland initiates annual Heritage Day.