Talking Rock, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Talking Rock, Georgia
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Location in Pickens County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 44.09/sq mi (17.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30175
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-75272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356579 |
Talking Rock is a small town located in Pickens County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 91 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique name.
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The Story of Talking Rock
Talking Rock began in the early 1880s. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach the area. The town gets its name from a nearby stream called Talking Rock Creek. In 1883, the Georgia General Assembly officially made Talking Rock a town.
Where is Talking Rock?
Talking Rock is located in the state of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°30′34″N 84°30′19″W / 34.50944°N 84.50528°W.
Roads and Travel
Georgia State Route 136 is the main road that goes through the town. If you drive east on this road for about 30 miles (48 km), you will reach Dawsonville. Going west for 31 miles (50 km) will take you to Resaca.
Other important roads, State Route 5 and State Route 515, pass west of the town. These are four-lane highways. They lead north about 15 miles (24 km) to Ellijay. If you go southeast for 6 miles (10 km), you will get to Jasper, which is the main city in Pickens County. The big city of Atlanta is about 66 miles (106 km) south of Talking Rock.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says that Talking Rock covers a total area of about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 141 | — | |
| 1900 | 102 | −27.7% | |
| 1910 | 108 | 5.9% | |
| 1920 | 95 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 110 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 103 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 94 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 84 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 76 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 72 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 62 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 49 | −21.0% | |
| 2010 | 64 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 91 | 42.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 49 people living in Talking Rock. These people lived in 19 different homes, and 14 of those were families. Everyone living in the town at that time was White. By the 2020 census, the number of people living in the town had grown to 91.
Famous People from Talking Rock
- Chandler Smith (born 2002), a professional racing car driver.
See also
In Spanish: Talking Rock para niños
