Summerville, Georgia facts for kids
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Summerville, Georgia
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Summerville City Hall
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Location in Chattooga County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Chattooga | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,435 | |
| • Density | 1,104.88/sq mi (426.64/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30747
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 | |
| FIPS code | 13-74376 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333158 | |
Summerville is a city located in Chattooga County, Georgia, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Chattooga County. In 2020, about 4,435 people lived there.
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History of Summerville
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Summerville was started in 1838. It became the main town for the new Chattooga County. The town was officially made a city in 1909. It got its name, Summerville, because it was a popular place for people to visit in the summer.
The city grew a lot in the late 1880s. This happened when the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus Railroad was built. This railroad later became part of the Central of Georgia Railway.
Two important buildings in Summerville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Chattooga County Courthouse was finished in 1909. The Summerville Depot was completed by the Central of Georgia in 1918. Today, the depot is a place where several yearly festivals are held.
Geography of Summerville
Summerville covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located along the Chattooga River. It sits at the western base of the Taylor Ridge.
You can reach Summerville using a few main roads. U.S. Route 27 connects Summerville to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the north. It also connects to Rome to the southeast. Georgia State Route 114 goes south from the city to Lyerly. Georgia State Route 48 connects Summerville to Menlo, which is close to the Alabama state line.
People in Summerville
In 2020, there were 4,435 people living in Summerville. There were 1,769 households and 997 families in the city. Most of the people living in Summerville are White (about 69%). The next largest group is Black or African American (about 21.6%).
Education in Summerville
Public schools in Summerville are managed by the Chattooga County School District. This school district has four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There are over 2,834 students and 184 full-time teachers in the district.
The schools in Summerville include:
- Leroy Massey Elementary School
- Lyerly Elementary School
- Menlo Elementary School
- Summerville Elementary School
- Summerville Middle School
- Chattooga County High School
Notable People from Summerville
Summerville has been home to several well-known people:
- Bobby Lee Cook – A famous trial attorney.
- Edna Cain Daniel – A journalist and publisher.
- Howard Finster – A well-known folk artist.
- Brody Malone – An artistic gymnast.
- Senorise Perry – An NFL player.
Images for kids
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Hollis and Hinton store on Commerce Street, circa 1911
See also
In Spanish: Summerville (Georgia) para niños
