Villa Rica, City in Carroll and Douglas counties, Georgia, United States.
Villa Rica is a city that spans two counties with residential neighborhoods connected by the Bankhead Highway and Interstate 20. The area sits at an elevation of about 347 meters and reflects the typical layout of an American suburban municipality.
The settlement was founded in 1826 as Hixtown and renamed in 1881 after gold deposits were discovered in the surrounding area. The name change reflected the shift from a small settlement to a place with economic potential.
The Thomas A. Dorsey Festival brings musicians and performers together to celebrate gospel music heritage in the local community. The event draws visitors interested in this musical tradition.
City Hall at 51 West Bankhead Highway offers administrative services and resident support during business hours. Visitors seeking information or assistance should use the available phone lines to reach the appropriate department.
Wicks Tavern, built in 1830, is the oldest commercial building in Carroll County and served as a meeting place for gold miners. The structure preserves the memory of the area's early commercial activity.
Location: Carroll County
Location: Douglas County
Inception: 1826
Elevation above the sea: 347 m
Website: http://villarica.org
GPS coordinates: 33.73190,-84.92000
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:21
North Villa Rica Commercial Historic District
65 m
Dorough Round Barn and Farm
5.6 km
Douglas County Courthouse
15.8 km
Col. William T. Roberts House
16.4 km
Roadside Park
14.6 km
Lake Val-Do-Mar
3.4 km
Tumlin Lake
3.7 km
Law Lake
13.4 km
Callaway Lake
10.3 km
Cantrell Lake
16.7 km
Douglas County Museum of History & Art
15.8 km
Eulenfield Lake
12.1 km
Garrett Lake
15.4 km
Wick's Tavern
105 m
Arbor Place Stadium 18
16.1 km
Pine Mountain Gold Museum
4 km
Muse Lake
5.3 km
Lake Paradise
4.5 km
Sims Lake
6.6 km
Lake Violet
14.2 km
Spence Lake
14.8 km
West Pines Golf Club
15.7 km
St. Andrews Golf Club
17.4 km
Creekside Golf & Country Club
14.7 km
Winston GA
13 km
Winston GA
13 km
The Big Mailbox
12.1 km
Railway carriage
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