Cotton, Georgia facts for kids
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Cotton, Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31765
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
Cotton is a small, unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county it's in.
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A Look Back: The History of Cotton
Cotton, Georgia, has an interesting past! It was first known as "Mapleton" and was founded in 1899.
How Cotton Got Its Name
In 1913, the Georgia General Assembly (which is like the state's law-making body) officially made it a town. They called it the "Town of Cotton." The town's boundaries stretched out about half a mile from the central train station. The name "Cotton" was chosen because of the large amount of cotton grown in the area.
When Cotton's Town Status Changed
However, in 1995, Cotton's official town charter was dissolved. This means it stopped being an incorporated town and became an unincorporated community again, which it remains today.
Where is Cotton? Geography Facts
Cotton is located in the state of Georgia. Its exact location can be described using coordinates:
- Its latitude is 31.162 degrees.
- Its longitude is -84.067 degrees.
Elevation and Maps
The community sits at an elevation of 325 feet above sea level. You can find Cotton on the "Cotton South U.S. Geological Survey Map," which is a detailed map of the area.
