Lizella, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lizella
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 Lizella
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bibb, Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Land | 79.6 sq mi (206.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31052
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
Lizella /laɪˈzɛlə/ is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's not a city with its own government. It is located in Bibb and Crawford County, Georgia, United States. Lizella is about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Macon. It is considered part of the larger Macon area. A major road, U.S. Route 80, passes through Lizella.
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Lizella's History
How Lizella Started
Lizella began around the year 1891. This was when the Macon and Birmingham Railroad Company built train tracks. These tracks went through a group of farms located west of Macon.
The community was first called Warrior. However, the very first postmaster, James A. Eubanks, changed the name. He combined the names of his two daughters, Lizzie and Ella, to create "Lizella."
The 2008 Mother's Day Storm
On May 11, 2008, a strong tornado touched down in Lizella. It happened early in the morning, around 5:45 am. This tornado caused a lot of damage to parts of the Macon area. Cleanup efforts took more than a year to complete.
Fun Things to Do in Lizella
Lake Tobesofkee is a great spot for recreation. It is less than a mile from Lizella. The lake has three parks for everyone to enjoy.
Claystone Park and Sandy Beach Park are both on Moseley-Dixon Road. Arrowhead Park is on Columbus Road. Each park has covered picnic areas and restrooms.
Claystone and Sandy Beach parks offer fun beaches. They also have playgrounds for kids. Sandy Beach Park also has lighted tennis courts. You can also find a softball field there for public use. White sand is added to the beaches before each summer. Lifeguards are on duty at the beaches during the swimming season.
