Armuchee, Georgia facts for kids
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Armuchee, Georgia
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 Armuchee, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd, Chattooga |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30105
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| Area codes | 706/762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 354390 |
Armuchee (/ɑːrˈmɜːrtʃiː/ ar-MUH-chee) is a small community located in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's part of a larger county for services.
Armuchee is found mostly in Floyd County, but a small part also stretches into Chattooga County. You can find it about 9 miles north of the city of Rome, along a main road called U.S. Route 27. The community has its own post office with a special ZIP code, 30105. There's also an airport nearby called the Richard B. Russell Airport.
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A Look Back in Time
How Armuchee Got Its Name
The community of Armuchee takes its name from a nearby stream called Armuchee Creek. The word "Armuchee" itself comes from a Native American language. It is believed to mean "land of flowers" or "place of many flowers."
Early Days and the Post Office
People have lived in the Armuchee area for a very long time. The community officially got a post office in 1837. This was an important step, as it meant mail could be sent and received regularly. It helped connect the people of Armuchee with the rest of the country.
A Special Presidential Visit
On November 1, 2020, something very special happened in Armuchee. Donald Trump, who was the 45th President of the United States at the time, visited the community. He hosted a campaign rally at the Richard B. Russell Airport. This was a big event because it was the only time a sitting president had ever visited Floyd County, Georgia. It was a memorable day for many people in the area.
