Palmetto, Administrative area in Georgia, United States.
Palmetto is a city located partly in Fulton and Coweta Counties in Georgia. The municipality consists of residential neighborhoods and commercial areas that form a small, established community.
Georgia's General Assembly incorporated Palmetto as a town in 1854, naming it after the Palmetto Regiment from the Mexican-American War era. This historical naming choice became part of the city's identity from its founding.
The city population of 5,071 residents reflects a diverse community with African American, White, and Hispanic residents shaping local demographics.
The city operates under postal code 30268 and area code 770 for its services and communications. Visitors can use these identifiers to contact local businesses and municipal services throughout the community.
Teresa Thomas-Smith made history in 2023 by becoming the first female and African American mayor of the city. This milestone represented an important shift in local leadership and representation.
Location: Manatee County
Inception: 1897
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: http://palmettofl.org
GPS coordinates: 27.52222,-82.57833
Latest update: December 13, 2025 23:43
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
4.6 km
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
2.8 km
Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site
5 km
Palmetto Armory
738 m
Hernando de Soto Bridge
2.6 km
Manatee County Courthouse
3.2 km
Palmetto Historic District
838 m
Bradenton Bank and Trust Company Building
3.1 km
Bradenton Carnegie Library
2.9 km
Portavant Mound
4.8 km
Iron Block Building
3.1 km
Peninsular Telephone Company Building
2.9 km
Woman's Club of Palmetto
741 m
Palmetto Estuary Preserve
1.8 km
Richardson House
2.7 km
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
677 m
Snead Island Bridge
3.1 km
First Baptist Church
3 km
First Presbyterian Church
3 km
Manatee Performing Arts Center
2.9 km
Mosaic Amphitheater
2.7 km
Lincoln Park
1.9 km
ArtCenter Manatee
2.8 km
Dancing Crane Gallery
3.6 km
The Baobab Tree Gallery
3.7 km
Sound Dishes
2.7 km
Chrysalis Launcher
3.8 km
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