Lindale, Georgia facts for kids
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Lindale, Georgia
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Location in Floyd County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.60 sq mi (14.50 km2) |
| • Land | 5.48 sq mi (14.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,283 |
| • Density | 782.00/sq mi (301.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30147
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-46580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332220 |
Lindale is a community located in Floyd County, Georgia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a recognized area with a name, but it does not have its own city government. Lindale is part of the Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 4,283 people lived there.
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Lindale's Story: A Look Back
A post office opened in Lindale in 1883. People say the name "Lindale" might have come from a novel that a local resident was reading.
Where is Lindale?
Lindale is located in the southeastern part of Floyd County. It is right next to the city of Rome, which is the main city of the county.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lindale area covers about 14.3 square kilometers (5.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 14.0 square kilometers (5.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Lindale?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,768 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,958 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,187 | 41.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,088 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,191 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,283 | 2.2% | |
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Lindale first appeared as a recognized place in the 1970 U.S. Census. It was officially named a "census-designated place" in the 1980 U.S. Census. This means it is an area that the Census Bureau defines for statistical purposes.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,283 people living in Lindale. There were 1,680 households and 1,227 families.
Education in Lindale
Students in Lindale attend schools that are part of the Floyd County School District. Both Pepperell Middle School and Pepperell High School serve the young people living in the Lindale area.
Famous People from Lindale
Some notable people who have connections to Lindale include:
- Eric L. Haney, a former soldier and a writer.
- Randy Johnson, a professional football player.
- Willard Nixon, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Lindale in the Movies
In 2015, parts of the science fiction movie The Divergent Series: Allegiant were filmed in Lindale. This movie is the third film in the Divergent (film) series. The filming took place at the historic Lindale Mill. Lindale is even mentioned in the movie's final credits!
See also
In Spanish: Lindale (Georgia) para niños
