Check out Garret on Patrick Lynch. He was a very important Atlanta pioneer. As you probably know there were 5 Lynch brothers: Michael, John, Patrick, James, and Peter. All born in County Meth Ireland, with the exception of Peter who remained in Ireland. Lynch brothers came to Atlanta in 1847. They acquired property and built homes aroiund the area of Hurt Park and Georgia State Alumni Hall (Old ATlanta Auditorium). Patrick Lynch was one of the first rock contractors in the city. His first quarry was in section of Central Ave. and Mitchell Street. He later purchased a quarry near Davis St. The street leading to quarry this quarry called Rock Street.The basement of the Church of the Immaculate Conception is an example of Patrick Lynch's work. He died in 1871 before work was completed on church. Ann in Atlanta