Robert W. Craig owned one of the largest plantations in Gwinnett County. It was built in 1830 and located on what was then known as Old Station Mountain Road. This plantation covered an area that is said to have extended for nearly ten miles along what is now Five Forks Trickum Rd. Cotton, corn, hogs and grains were predominately raised on this plantation.

Craig was said to have had as many as 70 slaves at a time but was seen as a kind, gentle man who took care of his own. In those days slave owners were considered to be of the wealthy class. Since he was known as a prominent citizen of Gwinnett County, he was appointed "Road Commissioner" and responsible for helping lay out a new road from Stone Mountain to Hudson's Store Road. This is now US 78. 

After Sherman devastated the area during the Civil War, Robert W.Craig distributed his reserves of seed and grain throughout the county and even to neighboring states to help people make a new start. Craig's plantation was often called "Little Egypt", comparing him to the biblical story of Joseph giving grain to the Egyptians during the seven year drought. "Little Egypt" still stands on Five Forks Trickum Road for all to see. This homeplace has also been put on the National Registry of Historical Places. Mr. and Mrs. Craig are buried in a small cemetery on this property.

Since Robert W. Craig certainly contributed to the successful rebuilding of Gwinnett County following the Civil War, it is a fitting tribute to this man to name a school in his honor, especially since the school is located on his "Little Egypt" plantation.