Fowlstown, Georgia facts for kids
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Fowlstown, Georgia
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Fowlstown Post Office
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 Fowlstown, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
39852
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| GNIS feature ID | 355902 |
Fowlstown is a small, quiet place in Decatur County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What is Fowlstown?
Fowlstown is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government, which is Decatur County in this case, takes care of services like roads and public safety.
Location and Features
Fowlstown is located in the southwestern part of Georgia. You can find it along Georgia State Route 309. It's about 7.3 miles (or about 11.7 kilometers) south of a larger town called Bainbridge.
One important feature of Fowlstown is its post office. The post office has its own ZIP code, which is 39852. It has been serving the people of Fowlstown for a very long time, opening its doors on March 12, 1883.
A Look Back: Fowlstown's Past Name
Like many places, Fowlstown has a bit of history. For a while, it was known by a different name: Kemp. Over time, the name changed to Fowlstown, which is what it's called today.
