Villa Rica, Georgia
Villa Rica /ˌvɪləˈrɪkə/ (Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese translation: Rich Village) is a city in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.S. state of Georgia.
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| Coordinates: 33°43′55″N 84°55′12″W / 33.73194°N 84.92000°WCoordinates: 33°43′55″N 84°55′12″W / 33.73194°N 84.92000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Carroll, Douglas |
| Hixtown | 1826 |
| Villa Rica | 1881 |
| Named for | Historic Gold Rush and Mines |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.78 sq mi (38.28 km2) |
| • Land | 14.65 sq mi (37.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 16,970 |
| • Density | 1,158.68/sq mi (447.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30180 |
| FIPS code | 13-79528[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333333[4] |
| Website | www |
Villa Rica, Georgia Media
Still standing, Wicks Tavern was built in 1830 and was major competition for Hix Tavern.
Handbill originally distributed to announce a land sale in Villa Rica, Georgia, c. 1882.
Villa Rica First Presbyterian Church
A photo of the nationally registered historic round barn in Villa Rica, showing its state of disrepair
Old Villa Rica Library 1951-2007
Berry's Pharmacy with historical marker out front
A rush of water carries away a tree and other debris in Carroll County.
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Villa Rica city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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