Coweta County, Administrative division in Georgia, USA
Description
Coweta County is an administrative division in southwestern Georgia, about 40 miles from Atlanta, with suburban communities, parks, and commercial areas throughout. The territory includes residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and green spaces spread across its expanse.
History
The county was established in 1826 and named after a Creek Indian village that once existed in the region. The area saw several Civil War battles during the 1860s that left marks on its landscape.
Culture
Newnan, the county seat, hosts traditional Southern celebrations throughout the year featuring local artisans and food vendors from the community. The gatherings reflect how people here connect with their heritage through seasonal events.
Practical
The area has schools, services, and public facilities spread across multiple communities throughout the county. Visitors should expect to drive between locations since sites are spread across a wider area.
Did you know?
The local economy mixes farming, manufacturing, and retail in ways that shape how the communities look and function. Visitors who pay attention notice how these different activities coexist across neighborhoods.
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McIntosh Reserve
21.1 kmB. T. Brown Reservoir
15.3 km
Roscoe-Dunaway Gardens Historic District
15.3 km
Coweta County Courthouse
4.6 kmLake Kedron
18.8 km
Hollberg Hotel
20 km
Mary Ray Memorial School
4.3 km
McFarland-Render House
5.1 km
Powell Chapel School
7.7 km
The Woodbury Shoppe
19.9 km
Grantville Historic District
14.6 km
Thomas P. Arnold House
19.7 km
Historic Train Depot
4.4 kmMcRitchie-Hollis Museum
5.1 kmArnold Lake
17.2 kmCoweta County African American Heritage Museum
4.2 kmLake Raymond
4.6 kmSenioa Area Historical Society History Museum
19.6 kmWynns Pond
14.9 kmMoreland Hometown Heritage Museum
7.2 kmCommemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia Warbird Museum
18 kmNewnan Waterworks Reservoir Number Two
4.5 kmNorth Steward Lake
11.7 kmBibbs Lake
12.1 kmBlalock Lake Number Two
12.9 kmGem Theatre
4.7 kmBlount-Kirkland Lake
20.9 kmHistoric Train Depot
4.4 km
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