Pine Mountain, Harris County, Georgia facts for kids
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Pine Mountain, Georgia
Chipley
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Town
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"Gateway to Callaway Gardens"
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Location in Harris County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Harris, Meriwether |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.08 sq mi (7.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,216 |
| • Density | 395.06/sq mi (152.51/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
31822
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-61124 |
| GNIS feature ID | 356471 |
Pine Mountain is a small town located in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is found in two different counties: Harris and Meriwether. In 2020, about 1,216 people lived there.
The part of Pine Mountain in Harris County is close to the bigger city of Columbus. The smaller part in Meriwether County is near the Atlanta area.
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History of Pine Mountain
The town of Pine Mountain started in 1882. This was when the railroad reached the area from Columbus. For many years, until 1958, the town was known as "Chipley".
The name was changed to "Pine Mountain" because of the famous Callaway Gardens nearby. This helped the town become more recognized.
Geography and Location
Pine Mountain is in the northeastern part of Harris County. A small section also stretches north into Meriwether County. The town is located along U.S. Route 27. This main road goes through the town from north to south.
If you travel northwest on Route 27, you'll reach LaGrange about 17 miles away. Going south for 8 miles leads to Hamilton, which is the main town of Harris County. Other important roads, Georgia State Route 18 and Georgia State Route 354, also meet U.S. Route 27 in Pine Mountain.
Route 18 goes west to West Point (20 miles) and northeast to Greenville (16 miles). The big city of Atlanta is about 78 miles northeast by road. Columbus is 33 miles to the southwest. The town sits at the bottom of the Pine Mountain Range.
The town covers about 3.2 square miles of land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles, is covered by water.
Fun Things to Do in Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain is known for several exciting attractions that visitors love.
- Callaway Gardens: This is a very famous botanical garden and resort. It has beautiful gardens, lakes, and even a butterfly center.
- Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari: Here, you can see many different wild animals up close. You can often drive through the park to observe them.
- Man O War Trail: This trail offers a great way to explore the outdoors.
- Pine Mountain Trail: This is a long hiking trail, about 23 miles, located nearby in F. D. Roosevelt State Park. It's perfect for adventurers who love to hike.
Population of Pine Mountain
The population of a town tells us how many people live there. According to the 2020 census, Pine Mountain had a population of 1,216 people. This means 1,216 individuals called Pine Mountain home at that time.
Gallery
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Pine Mountain City Hall
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The Chipley-Pine Mountain Town Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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The Chipley Historical Center
See also
In Spanish: Pine Mountain para niños
