Turnerville, Georgia facts for kids
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Turnerville, Georgia
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 Turnerville, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Turnerville, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
30580
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| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS ID | 356600 |
Turnerville, also known as Tallula, is a small place in Habersham County, Georgia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. People who live there use the ZIP code 30580 for their mail.
A Look Back: Turnerville's History
Turnerville has an interesting past! Long ago, this community was first known by a different name: Tallula. In 1858, a post office was opened there under the name Tallula. This meant people could send and receive letters and packages right in their own community.
Famous Faces: People from Turnerville
One well-known person connected to Turnerville was Nancy Schaefer. She was a Georgia state senator. This means she was a leader who helped make laws for the state of Georgia. She lived close to the Turnerville area.
