Hickory Flat, Georgia facts for kids
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Hickory Flat, Georgia
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 Hickory Flat, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Hickory Flat, Georgia
Location in the United States
Hickory Flat, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
30115-30188
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| Area code(s) | 770/678/470 |
Hickory Flat is an unincorporated community in southeastern Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. This means it's a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own city government. The main part of Hickory Flat is now a busy area with two shopping centers and grocery stores. It also has the Hickory Flat Public Library and the Sequoyah High School complex. This complex includes Hickory Flat Elementary and Dean Rusk Middle School.
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History of Hickory Flat
The community of Hickory Flat has a long and interesting past. Its story goes back to when settlers first moved into lands that once belonged to the Cherokee people. This happened during a time when people were moving west and looking for gold in Georgia.
Early Days and Native American Routes
Hickory Flat is located along an old trading route used by Native American tribes. North of the community, there's a place called "Indian Knoll." This small hill in the middle of farmland is believed to be where different tribes would meet. An old map of Georgia from 1839 clearly shows Hickory Flat. It was located along what is now Georgia State Route 140, between the cities of Canton and Social Hill.
Schools and Community Growth
Hickory Flat Academy, which is now Hickory Flat Elementary, was one of the first schools in Cherokee County. It started in 1838. Even with these early schools, Hickory Flat stayed a small, rural area for a long time. In the 21st century, the area began to grow quickly. This was due to urban sprawl from the Atlanta MSA, meaning more people moved from the big city to the surrounding areas.
For many years, the center of Hickory Flat was a four-way stoplight. This was at the intersection of Georgia State Route 140 and East Cherokee Drive. A store and gas station built there in the 1950s was a popular meeting spot for generations. The second floor of the store was even used as a Masonic hall.
Modern Changes
Over time, the old store became run down. When plans were made to tear it down for a new fast-food restaurant, the Cherokee County Historical Society tried to save it. However, they couldn't get enough support, and the building was taken down to make way for a Chick-fil-A. To honor the old store's history as a gathering place, the new Chick-fil-A has a "vintage-inspired" design inside. It even has a large "gathering table" made from old wood.
Suburban Growth
Hickory Flat was once a quiet place with lots of open land. Now, it's seeing many modern fast-food places and stores being built. New homes in the area must have at least 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) of land. Since 2007, many new homes and businesses have been built. Retail stores continue to be constructed to keep up with the fast-growing population.
Hickory Flat is about 10-mile (16 km) from Canton to the north and Woodstock to the south. You can also reach major highways like I-575 and GA 400 within about 20-mile (32 km). It is about 40 miles (64 km) north of downtown Atlanta.
Zip Codes
- 30115, for Canton homes and businesses
- 30188, for Woodstock homes and businesses
Schools
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Hickory Flat has three main public schools. They are all located close to each other on Hickory Road: Hickory Flat Elementary, Dean Rusk Middle School, and Sequoyah High School. Hickory Flat Elementary was built in 1903, marking the location of the town center. The Messiah Montessori School was the first private school in the area, opening in 2005. It moved to a new campus in 2008 but is no longer operating.
- Hickory Flat Elementary School
- Dean Rusk Middle School
- Sequoyah High School
