Greenwood, Georgia
Greenwood is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.[1]
Greenwood, Georgia | |
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  Greenwood  Greenwood | |
| Coordinates: 31°11′53″N 84°20′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31730 |
| Area code | 229 |
History
Greenwood was laid out about 1880 and named for the live oak trees near the original town site.[2]
Geography
Greenwood sits on the intersection of Ga Highway 97 and Greenwood Road. Fox Run Road, Kurbo Lane, Pipeline Road, Sassafras Tea Road, Richards Lane, and Flats Road also rest in the area.[1]
Greenwood's latitude is at 31.198 and its longitude is at -84.34. Its elevation rests at 151 feet. Greenwood appears on the Branchville U.S. Geological Survey Map.[1]
Churches
The Greenwood Free Will Baptist Church sits in the area as well as the Anitoch Baptist Church.[1]
References
- "Greenwood, Georgia GA Community". Georgia Hometown Locator. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 98. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Mitchell County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Mitchell County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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