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Byron began as a modest flag stop known as "Number One and One-Half Station," where a simple wood rack provided fuel for passing steam engines. By the mid-1800s, the arrival of this railroad stop drew early settlers to the area. A store established around 1860 and a second by Dr. C. H. Richardson shortly thereafter laid the groundwork for a community built on commerce, rail, and energy.

In 1874, the Georgia Legislature officially incorporated the town and named it "Byron" after Lord Byron, the famed Romantic poet admired by Dr. Richardson. With incorporation came the first post office and other key civic developments like the courthouse square and a developing local business district built around the rail line.

Byron thrived in the early 20th century as an agricultural shipping point, particularly for Georgia's rising peach industry. By the 1920s, the town was among the busiest peach-shipping centers in the South, with dozens of refrigerated railcars departing daily. The sawdust of peach crates and the hum of train engines became soundtrack to everyday life.

The construction of Warner Robins Air Force Base in the 1940s, followed by the U.S. Naval Forms and Publications Supply Office, ushered in a new era of growth and modern identity for Byron. Soon after, the completion of Interstate 75 in the 1960s connected the town more firmly to the rest of Georgia, spurring the development of motels, eateries, and services to serve both travelers and commuters.

Cultural history is woven into Byron's streets. The downtown historic district, anchored by a restored 1870s train depot, antebellum-style homes, and a reimagined jailhouse museum, reflects its layered heritage. Byron even hosted the 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival—seen as the largest gathering in Georgia until the 1996 Olympics—solidifying its place in music and counterculture history.

In recent decades, Byron has evolved into a growing community that balances small-town charm with regional accessibility. Antique shops, industrial parks, and commercial hubs line the highway corridors, yet the historic core continues to look and feel like home. Whether farmers, families, or newcomers drawn to its affordable lifestyle, residents appreciate Byron's blend of tradition, resilience, and strategic location.