Rock Mountain (Georgia) facts for kids
Rock Mountain is a name used for two different mountains in the beautiful North Georgia mountains region of the U.S. state of Georgia. These two mountains are found in different counties, each with its own interesting features.
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Rock Mountain in Floyd County
One of the mountains named Rock Mountain is located in Floyd County. This mountain is about 1,420 feet (433 meters) tall. You can find it west of a town called Armuchee, Georgia.
It got its name because its top is very rocky! This Rock Mountain is also home to a very important place called the Rocky Mountain Project. This project includes the Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Plant, which is a special power plant that uses water to create electricity. It's a cool example of how we can use nature to help power our homes and schools.
Mountains in Rabun County
In Rabun County, you'll find two other mountains that are sometimes linked to the name "Rock Mountain."
Black Rock Mountain
One of these is called Black Rock Mountain. It's much taller than the one in Floyd County, standing at about 3,640 feet (1,109 meters) high. Black Rock Mountain is located in the north-central part of Rabun County. It sits right on the eastern Continental Divide. This "divide" is like an imaginary line across the mountains where rainwater decides which way to flow – either towards the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. It's also not far from Rabun Bald, which is the highest point in Rabun County.
Rock Mountain near Tallulah River
Another mountain in Rabun County is also called Rock Mountain. This one is about 2,824 feet (861 meters) tall. It's located right next to the Tallulah River, on its west side. It's especially close to where the Tallulah River meets another river called the Coleman River. When two rivers meet, it's called a confluence.
