Coosa, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coosa, Georgia
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Plant Hammond, a coal-fired power plant in Coosa
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 Coosa, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30129
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| Area code(s) | 770, 678, 470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 355297 |
Coosa is a small place in Floyd County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is governed directly by the county.
Discover Coosa, Georgia
Coosa is located where two main roads meet: Georgia Route 20 and Georgia Route 100. It sits just north of the Coosa River. This community is about 11 miles west of a larger city called Rome.
A Look Back in Time
Coosa has a long history. It has had a post office since December 28, 1846. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time! An older name for Coosa was "Missionary Station." This name suggests it might have been a place where missionaries worked in the past.
What's in Coosa?
One important landmark near Coosa is
Plant Hammond. This is a large power plant that uses coal to create electricity. It is a major part of the area. The plant helps provide power to many homes and businesses.
Coosa is a quiet community with a rich past. It is a good example of the many small places that make up the state of Georgia.
