Bowdon, Georgia facts for kids
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Bowdon, Georgia
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Bowdon City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"The Friendly City"
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Location in Carroll County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Carroll | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,161 | |
| • Density | 635.78/sq mi (245.44/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30108
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| Area code(s) | 770 | |
| FIPS code | 13-09544 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354818 | |
| Website | City of Bowdon Georgia Website | |
Bowdon is a city in Carroll County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 2,161 people lived there.
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History of Bowdon
Bowdon officially became a city on January 1, 1859. It was named after Franklin Welsh Bowdon, a congressman from Alabama.
A school called Bowdon College was started in the city in 1857. It taught students for many years before closing in 1936.
From 1910 to 1963, the Bowdon Railway helped people travel to and from the city.
On August 21, 1995, a plane crash happened near Bowdon and the city of Carrollton.
Geography and Location
Bowdon is located close to the Georgia-Alabama state line. Its exact location is 33° 32′ 22″ North and 85° 15′ 21″ West.
Main Roads in Bowdon
Two main highways pass through Bowdon:
- Georgia State Route 100 goes from north to south.
- It leads north about 16 kilometers (10 miles) to Tallapoosa.
- It leads south about 11 kilometers (7 miles) to Ephesus.
- Georgia State Route 166 goes from west to east.
- It leads east about 19 kilometers (12 miles) to Carrollton, which is the county seat.
- It leads west about 6 kilometers (4 miles) to the Alabama-Georgia state line.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bowdon covers a total area of about 8.8 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). All of this area is land.
Bowdon's Climate
Bowdon usually has mild winters. High temperatures are often in the low to mid 50s Fahrenheit (around 10-13°C). Low temperatures are usually around 32°F (0°C). Sometimes, the temperature drops below 15°F (-9°C) for a day or two.
Snow does not fall very often, with about 5 centimeters (2 inches) each winter. Some winters have no snow at all. Ice storms are more common than snow. It usually rains a lot in the winter.
Spring and fall often have the nicest weather with many sunny days.
- In spring, high temperatures are usually in the 70s Fahrenheit (around 21-26°C). Lows are in the 40s and 50s Fahrenheit (around 4-15°C).
- Fall is often the best season, with lots of sunshine and highs in the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit (around 15-26°C).
Summers are often very hot and humid. High temperatures are usually around 90°F (32°C). Lows are in the 60s Fahrenheit (around 15-21°C). Afternoon thunderstorms often help cool things down.
Sometimes, severe weather like tornadoes can happen, especially in spring. On May 11, 2008, a series of tornadoes hit Bowdon. A few people were hurt, but no one died.
People in Bowdon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 304 | — | |
| 1870 | 350 | 15.1% | |
| 1880 | 333 | −4.9% | |
| 1890 | 354 | 6.3% | |
| 1900 | 307 | −13.3% | |
| 1910 | 541 | 76.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,047 | 93.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,024 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,024 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,155 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,548 | 34.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,753 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,743 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,981 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,959 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,040 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,161 | 5.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the United States census counted 2,161 people living in Bowdon. There were 1,028 households and 638 families.
Population by Race (2020)
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 1,451 | 67.14% |
| Black or African American | 491 | 22.72% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.28% |
| Other/Mixed | 139 | 6.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 3.1% |
Media in Bowdon
Bowdon is where the Top 40 radio station Power 105.3 WWPW is officially based.
Famous People from Bowdon
- Bull Buchanan – a professional wrestler.
- Nick Jones – an American football player who played for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Michael 'Mike' Huey – a well-known recording studio and touring drummer.
- Mike Dugan – a politician who served as the Georgia State Senate Majority Leader.
- C. J. Brewer – a defensive lineman who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
See also
In Spanish: Bowdon (Georgia) para niños
