Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
| Rydal, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Pine Log United Methodist Church | |
  Rydal, Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 34°20′07″N 84°42′56″W / 34.33528°N 84.71556°W / 34.33528; -84.71556 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bartow |
| Area | |
| • Land | 53.6 sq mi (139 km) |
| Elevation | 0.112 ft (0.034 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,087 |
| • Density | 76.2/sq mi (29.4/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30171 |
| Area code(s) | 770/678/470/943 |
| GNIS feature ID | 332948 |
Rydal is an unincorporated community in Bartow County, Georgia, United States, located thirteen miles north of Cartersville. This still predominantly rural area includes the historic town of Pine Log. The Pine Log post office is open today and the town and the surrounding area is now frequently referred to as Rydal. In 2000 the population of the greater Rydal area was 2,960. Several historic churches, homes and the Pine Log Elementary School still remain in the community. The community has experienced population growth from the continuing expansion of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The total number of inhabitants has risen in the past years and, since the 1990s, several subdivisions and factories have been built in the area.
Community and Surrounding Areas
Rydal is conveniently located near Cartersville with quick access to Interstate 75. The location of Rydal offers opportunities for residents to quickly reach Atlanta, Rome, and Chattanooga for employment.
Notable person
- Rick Camp, baseball player.
References
- City-data.com
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Former Braves pitcher Rick Camp dead at age 60". www.ajc.com. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
External links
- Pine Log Historical Society
- Marker of Pine Log United Methodist Church
- Old Pine Log Indian Town historical marker
- Historic Pine Log Methodist Church historical marker
| Municipalities and communities of Bartow County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| County seat: Cartersville | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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