Campton, Georgia facts for kids
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Campton, Georgia
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 Campton, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 354976 |
Campton is a small place in Walton County, Georgia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Campton is about 15 miles away from Dacula and near Highway 316.
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Campton's History
Early Days of Campton
A long time ago, Campton was also known as Camp's Station. This was an earlier name for the area.
Becoming and Un-becoming a Town
In 1905, the government of Georgia officially made Campton a town. This meant it had its own rules and a small area around William F. Camp's store. But in 1995, Campton stopped being an official town. It went back to being an unincorporated community.
Historic Places Near Campton
Near Campton, you can find the William Harris Homestead. This old home is very important. It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place in American history.
Campton in Movies
Did you know a movie was filmed in Campton? The 2012 film Wanderlust used Campton as one of its filming spots.
