Mount Berry, Georgia facts for kids
Mount Berry is a small area in Floyd County, Georgia, in the United States. It is right next to the main campus of Berry College. Mount Berry is also very close to the city of Rome.
Even though it's a recognized place, Mount Berry is an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county.
You can find the Mount Berry Mall here, which is a popular shopping spot for people in Rome and the surrounding areas. Mount Berry is also part of the larger Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Rome and nearby communities. The ZIP Code for Mount Berry is 30149.
History of Mount Berry
Mount Berry got its name from Martha Berry, who was the founder of Berry College. She started the college, and the area was named in her honor.
In 1935, the Georgia General Assembly decided to make Mount Berry an official town. This meant it had its own local government and rules. However, this changed later. In 1973, the town's official permission to be a town, called its "municipal charter," was taken away. After that, Mount Berry went back to being an unincorporated community, managed by Floyd County.
