Chatsworth, Georgia facts for kids
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Chatsworth, Georgia
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Downtown Chatsworth
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Location in Murray County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Murray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.14 sq mi (13.3 km2) |
| • Land | 5.13 sq mi (13.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 752 ft (227 m) |
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| • Total | 4,874 |
| • Density | 916.85/sq mi (354.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30705
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-15508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 03274178 |
Chatsworth is a city located in Murray County, Georgia, United States. It is the main city, also known as the county seat, of Murray County. In 2020, about 4,874 people lived there, which was more than the 4,299 people in 2010.
A fun story says that the town got its name when a road sign with "Chatsworth" on it fell off a train passing by. Someone picked up the sign and put it on a post, and the name stuck! Chatsworth is also known for having the coldest temperature ever recorded in Georgia: -17°F (-27°C) on January 27, 1940.
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History of Chatsworth
Chatsworth began in 1905 as a train stop for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. It officially became a town in 1906 and a city in 1923. In 1915, Chatsworth became the county seat of Murray County, taking over from Spring Place.
The city is about 750 feet (229 meters) above sea level. It sits on the west side of the Holly Creek valley. To the east, you can see Fort Mountain, which is 2,840 feet (866 meters) tall, and Cohutta Mountain, which is 2,780 feet (847 meters) tall.
Getting Around Chatsworth
Major roads like U.S. Route 76 and U.S. Route 411 go right through the middle of Chatsworth on Third Avenue. U.S. Route 76 goes west about 13 miles (21 km) to Dalton and southeast about 25 miles (40 km) to Ellijay. U.S. Route 411 goes south about 24 miles (39 km) to Fairmount and north about 31 miles (50 km) to Benton, Tennessee.
Georgia State Routes 2 and 52 also start in Chatsworth and head east. They go up into the Cohutta Mountains and pass by Fort Mountain State Park, which is about 7 miles (11 km) east of the city.
Geography and Water
Chatsworth covers a total area of about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Holly Creek flows along the eastern edge of the city. This creek eventually flows into the Conasauga River. The Conasauga River is part of a larger river system that includes the Oostanaula, Coosa, and Alabama River.
People Living in Chatsworth
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 314 | — | |
| 1920 | 472 | 50.3% | |
| 1930 | 607 | 28.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,001 | 64.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,214 | 21.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,184 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,706 | 128.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,493 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,865 | 14.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,531 | 23.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,299 | 21.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,874 | 13.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 4,874 people living in Chatsworth. There were 1,670 households and 1,117 families in the city.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,382 | 69.39% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 29 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 161 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,242 | 25.48% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, Chatsworth had 4,299 people, 1,587 households, and 1,071 families. The city had about 749.5 people per square mile (289.4 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Chatsworth in 2010 were White (99.1%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.1%).
Education in Chatsworth
Murray County School District
The Murray County School District manages schools from preschool all the way to twelfth grade. It has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The district has over 7,350 students and 451 full-time teachers.
Healthcare in Chatsworth
AdventHealth Murray is the only hospital in the Chatsworth and Murray County area. It bought Murray Medical Center on December 15, 2020.
Famous People from Chatsworth
- C. K. Fauver: A former professional baseball pitcher.
- Ladd McConkey: A wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers football team.
- Jody Ridley: A former NASCAR driver.
- James L. Terry: A retired Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army.
- Robert L. Vining Jr.: A former senior United States district judge.
- Billy Napier: The head football coach for the University of Florida Gators.
- Charles L. Carnes: A former Chief Justice of Fulton County State Court.
See also
In Spanish: Chatsworth (Georgia) para niños
