Sharpsburg, Georgia facts for kids
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Sharpsburg, Georgia
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Location in Coweta County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 327 |
| • Density | 337.46/sq mi (130.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30277
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| Area code(s) | 770, 678 |
| FIPS code | 13-69980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333018 |
Sharpsburg is a small town located in Coweta County, Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2020, about 327 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Sharpsburg's History
Sharpsburg became an official town in 1871. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, made it a town. The town got its name from Judge Elias Sharp. He was an important local leader, serving as a city commissioner.
Sharpsburg's Location and Size
Sharpsburg is found in the eastern part of Coweta County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 33°20′22″N 84°39′1″W / 33.33944°N 84.65028°W. The town of Turin is very close by, just to the southeast.
Two main roads pass near Sharpsburg:
- Georgia State Route 16 goes through the southern part of town. It leads west about 10 miles (16 km) to Newnan, which is the county seat. It also goes southeast about 7 miles (11 km) to Senoia.
- GA 54 heads northeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Peachtree City.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sharpsburg covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.53 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Sharpsburg's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 110 | — | |
| 1890 | 177 | 60.9% | |
| 1900 | 137 | −22.6% | |
| 1910 | 166 | 21.2% | |
| 1920 | 170 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 137 | −19.4% | |
| 1940 | 114 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 133 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 155 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 161 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 194 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 224 | 15.5% | |
| 2000 | 316 | 41.1% | |
| 2010 | 341 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 327 | −4.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 316 people living in Sharpsburg. These people lived in 125 different homes, and 86 of those homes were families. By 2020, the town's population had grown slightly to 327 people.
Schools in Sharpsburg
Public schools in Sharpsburg are managed by the Coweta County School System. One of the schools in the area is East Coweta High School.
There are also private schools in Sharpsburg:
- Trinity Christian School
- Central Christian School
For younger children, Faith Lutheran Preschool is available. It is a preschool connected to Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg.
Famous People from Sharpsburg
Many interesting people have connections to Sharpsburg, Georgia. Here are a few:
- Keith Brooking - a well-known football player.
- Janet Dykman - an Olympic champion in archery.
- Brooke Hendrix - a talented soccer player.
- Allan Kayser - an actor.
- Josh Andrew Koenig - also an actor.
- Rusty Stevens - another actor.
- Lynn Westmoreland - a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Sharpsburg (Georgia) para niños
