Chestnut Mountain, Georgia facts for kids
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Chestnut Mountain, Georgia
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 Chestnut Mountain, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Chestnut Mountain, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hall |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30502
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| Area code(s) | 770, 470, 678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 312629 |
Chestnut Mountain is a small place in Hall County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by Hall County.
Where is Chestnut Mountain?
Chestnut Mountain is located in the northern part of Georgia. It sits along Georgia State Route 53. This road helps connect it to other places. The community is about 8.7 miles (14 km) south of a larger city called Gainesville. Gainesville is a major city in Hall County.
How Chestnut Mountain Got Its Name
The community of Chestnut Mountain was named after a person named J. T. Chestnut. He was an important "pioneer citizen" in the area. A pioneer citizen is someone who was among the first important people to settle or develop a place. They often helped build the first homes, businesses, or farms.
