Welcome to Rocky Face ...
Rocky Face is located in Whitfield County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Rocky Face, you might consider that their post office opened in 1890.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Rocky Face has a population of 137 people<2> (see below for details).
Rocky Face is 770 feet [235 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Rocky Face lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Rocky Face (for example, toward Ider (AL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Area codes for Rocky Face: (706) & (762)<4>
The ZIP code for Rocky Face: 30740<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Rocky Face had an population of 137 people. This is a decrease of 4.86% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 26.34% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Rocky Face had a population of 144 people.
With a 2010 count of 144 people, the population of Rocky Face decreased 22.58% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 186 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Rocky Face.
Communities near Rocky Face ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rocky Face.
- John Ross Estates
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Ross Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Ross Estates
- John Ross Estates is located in Walker County
- Estimated population in 2018: 84,310 people
- Newnan Springs
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newnan Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newnan Springs
- Newnan Springs is located in Catoosa County
- Estimated population in 2019: 41,581 people
- Lytle
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest) - Dalton
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalton
- Dalton is located in Whitfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,368 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dalton <7>
- East Ridge
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ridge
- East Ridge is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,205 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Ridge <7>
- Villanow
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villanow
- Villanow is located in Walker County
- Estimated population in 2019: 16,058 people
- East Brainerd
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Brainerd have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Brainerd
- East Brainerd is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Collegedale
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collegedale have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collegedale
- Collegedale is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,400 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collegedale <7>
- Fort Oglethorpe
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Oglethorpe
- Fort Oglethorpe is located in Catoosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,973 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Oglethorpe <7>
- Milbro Heights
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milbro Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milbro Heights
- Milbro Heights is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Estimated population in 2014: 7,834 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rocky Face. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rocky Face.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rocky Face. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rocky Face.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rocky Face. See our Newspapers Page for Rocky Face.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rocky Face ...
Looking for more information about Rocky Face? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Rocky Face, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rocky Face.
Adding Rocky Face to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rocky Face in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Rocky Face was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Rocky Face post office opened in 1890.
We also found Rocky Face in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Rocky Face.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rocky Face. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Whitfield County: www.whitfieldcountyga.com/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Whitfield, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Rocky Face. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rocky Face - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (762) is an overlay for area code (706). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Rocky Face). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rocky Face or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |