Dewy Rose is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 161 as of the 2020 census. Dewy Rose has a post office with ZIP code 30634.[3] Georgia State Route 17 passes through the community.
Dewy Rose, Georgia | |
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Census-designated place | |
Dewy Rose | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′11″N 82°57′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 96.46/sq mi (37.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30634 |
| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 355485[2] |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 161 | — | |
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A post office called Dewy Rose has been in operation since 1882.[5] According to tradition, the community was named for the dewy rose the postmaster's daughter found.[6]
Municipalities and communities of Elbert County, Georgia, United States | ||
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County seat: Elberton | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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