Tallulah Falls, Georgia facts for kids
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Tallulah Falls, Georgia
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Location in Habersham County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Rabun, Habersham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.74 sq mi (22.63 km2) |
| • Land | 8.26 sq mi (21.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 24.09/sq mi (9.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30573
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-75328 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406711 |
Tallulah Falls is a small town in the state of Georgia, USA. It is located in both Habersham and Rabun counties. The town is close to the Tallulah River. In 2020, about 199 people lived there.
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The Story of Tallulah Falls
Tallulah Falls became an official town in 1885. The Georgia General Assembly helped make this happen. The town got its name from a beautiful waterfall nearby. This waterfall is now covered by the waters of Tallulah Falls Lake.
Where is Tallulah Falls Located?
Tallulah Falls is in the state of Georgia. It covers an area of about 8.6 square miles (22.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Traveling Through Tallulah Falls
A main road, U.S. Highway 23-441, goes right through the town. This highway is important for people traveling to the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.
Who Lives in Tallulah Falls?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 149 | — | |
| 1900 | 134 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 87 | −35.1% | |
| 1920 | 105 | 20.7% | |
| 1930 | 105 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 73 | −30.5% | |
| 1950 | 239 | 227.4% | |
| 1960 | 225 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 255 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 162 | −36.5% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 164 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 168 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 199 | 18.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 164 people living in Tallulah Falls. These people lived in 71 homes. About 47 of these homes were families.
People and Ages
- About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 14% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the town was 42 years old.
Tallulah Falls in Movies and Names
Tallulah Falls has been featured in popular culture.
On the Big Screen
Parts of the 1972 movie Deliverance were filmed in Tallulah Falls.
A Famous Name
The famous Hollywood actress Tallulah Bankhead was named after her grandmother. Her grandmother, in turn, was named after Tallulah Falls!
Notable People from Tallulah Falls
- Ella Thomas Foreacre Brantley (1864–1948) – She was the President of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs.
See also
In Spanish: Tallulah Falls para niños
