Dewy Rose, Georgia
Dewy Rose is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 154 as of the 2010 census.[1] Dewy Rose has a post office with ZIP code 30634.[3] Georgia State Route 17 passes through the community.
Dewy Rose, Georgia | |
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  Dewy Rose | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′11″N 82°57′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.676 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.669 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.007 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 92/sq mi (35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30634 |
| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 355485[2] |
History
A post office called Dewy Rose has been in operation since 1882.[4] According to tradition, the community was named for the dewy rose the postmaster's daughter found.[5]
References
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 3, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- "Dewy Rose". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. pp. 61–62. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Elbert County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Elbert County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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