Flowery Branch, Georgia facts for kids
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Flowery Branch, Georgia
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Location in Hall County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.24 sq mi (18.74 km2) |
| • Land | 7.12 sq mi (18.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
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| • Total | 9,391 |
| • Density | 1,318.96/sq mi (509.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30542
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| Area code | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-30340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331733 |
Flowery Branch is a city in Hall County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 9,391. It is part of the Gainesville, Georgia metropolitan area, and lies on the shores of Lake Lanier.
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History
Flowery Branch was originally named Anaguluskee, a Cherokee Indian word meaning "flowers on the branch." Other sources claim the original name was Nattagasska ("Blossom Creek"), which long-term residents recall as an alternative nickname for the town.
Andrew Jackson passed through Flowery Branch on his way to the first Seminole War in 1818.
The Atlanta Falcons football team's training camp has been located in Flowery Branch since the start of the 2005 season. The city also hosts the Historic Caboose exhibit and the Historic Train Depot museum.
Geography
Flowery Branch is located at 34°11′9″N 83°55′28″W / 34.18583°N 83.92444°W (34.185801, -83.924479). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.32 square miles (16.4 km2), of which, 6.32 square miles (16.4 km2) of it is land and 0.40% is water. Flowery Branch borders Chestnut Mountain and Oakwood. City limits are 1 mile (1.6 km) from Gainesville and Braselton. Flowery Branch is on the shores of Lake Lanier.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 289 | — | |
| 1890 | 350 | 21.1% | |
| 1900 | 420 | 20.0% | |
| 1910 | 373 | −11.2% | |
| 1920 | 461 | 23.6% | |
| 1930 | 418 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 506 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 610 | 20.6% | |
| 1960 | 741 | 21.5% | |
| 1970 | 779 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 755 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,251 | 65.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,806 | 44.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,679 | 214.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,391 | 65.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,580 | 70.07% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 810 | 8.63% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 363 | 3.87% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Other/mixed | 417 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,195 | 12.72% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,391 people, 2,976 households, and 1,862 families residing in the city.
Economy
The Atlanta Falcons football team's training camp has been located in Flowery Branch since the start of the 2005 season.
King's Hawaiian operates a 116,000-sq ft bakery and distribution center in Flowery Branch.
Wrigley's, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, manufactures chewing gum products including Juicy Fruit, Orbit, Extra, and 5 in Flowery Branch.
Education
Public education in Flowery Branch is served by Hall County Schools. Flowery Branch High School is the city's local high school.
Notable people
- Taylor Heinicke, NFL quarterback
- Andrew Jannakos, singer-songwriter, known for "Gone Too Soon"
- Brad Keller, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball
- Phil Niekro, pitcher, MLB Hall of Fame
- Connor Shaw, former quarterback for South Carolina and the Cleveland Browns
- Deshaun Watson, NFL quarterback
- John-Allison Weiss, singer/songwriter
Historical figures
- Glennon C. "Jim" Crow
- Frank Taylor Davie
- John Lilburn Gaines (1842-1926)
See also
In Spanish: Flowery Branch para niños
