Farmington, Georgia facts for kids
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Farmington, Georgia
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 Farmington, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oconee |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30638
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| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 331700 |
Farmington is a small place in Oconee County, Georgia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Farmington is located along two main roads, U.S. Routes 129 and 441. It is about 3.1 miles (5 km) south of a town called Bishop. Even without its own government, Farmington has its own post office and a special ZIP code, which is 30638.
Farmington's Past: A Farming Community
Farmington has an interesting history. In 1919, the state government of Georgia decided to make Farmington an official "Town of Farmington." This meant it had its own rules and local leaders. The name "Farmington" was chosen because the area was well-known for its many farms. It was a busy farming district.
However, in 1995, the town's official status changed. The state government decided to remove its town charter. This meant Farmington went back to being an unincorporated community. It no longer had its own town government.
Famous People from Farmington
Even though Farmington is a small community, some notable people have connections to it. One famous person is Bill Berry. He was the drummer and a founding member of the well-known rock band R.E.M..
