Cherry Log, Georgia facts for kids
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Cherry Log, Georgia
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Cherry Log post office
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 Cherry Log, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cherry Log, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 87.22/sq mi (33.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30522
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| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587029 |
Cherry Log is a small place in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 99 people lived in Cherry Log. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 30522. A main road, U.S. Route 76, goes right through the community.
The main street in Cherry Log is called Cherry Log Street. Here you can find the Post Office, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cherry Log Christian Church, and a famous restaurant called the Pink Pig, which has been open since 1950.
The name "Cherry Log" comes from an old Cherokee village that used to be in this same spot. The name is an English translation of the Cherokee name for the village.
In 2016, a cool place called the Expedition Bigfoot: The Sasquatch Museum opened in Cherry Log. It's a museum all about the mysterious creature known as Bigfoot!
Who Lives in Cherry Log?
This section tells us about the people living in Cherry Log.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cherry Log changes over the years.
- In 2010, there were 119 people.
- In 2020, the population was 99 people.
This information comes from the U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years. Cherry Log was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 census.
See also
In Spanish: Cherry Log para niños
