Welcome to Union Point ...
Union Point is located in Whitfield County<1>.
A typical abbreviation for Union Point: Union Pt.
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Union Point had a population of 1,845 people.<2> (see below for details).
Union Point is 770 feet [235 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Union Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Union Point (for example, toward Ider (AL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Telephone area codes for Union Point: (706) & (762)<4>
Communities Also Named Union Point ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Georgia communities named Union Point: This one is located in Whitfield County and the other is located in Greene County.
Beyond Georgia, there are 8 communities that are also named Union Point - they are located in Illinois, Louisiana, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina and Oregon.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Union Point.
Communities near Union Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Union Point.
- Calhoun
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
- Calhoun is located in Gordon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,572 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <5>
- Calhoun Ferry
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun Ferry
- Calhoun Ferry is located in Gordon County
- Estimated population in 2019: 17,271 people
- Villanow
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villanow
- Villanow is located in Walker County
- Estimated population in 2019: 16,058 people
- Buff ‑ Historic
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast) - Gregory
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast) - Temple Grove
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Grove
- Temple Grove is located in Murray County
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,795 people
- Soapstick
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south) - Chatsworth
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatsworth
- Chatsworth is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,249 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chatsworth <5>
- Ringgold
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ringgold have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ringgold
- Ringgold is located in Catoosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,492 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ringgold <5>
- Apison
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apison
- Apison is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Population from the 2010 Census: 2,469 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 Union Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Union Point.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Union Point. 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 Union Point.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Union Point. See our Newspapers Page for Union Point.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Union Point ...
Looking for more information about Union Point? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Union Point, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Union Point.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Union Point. 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 Union Point. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Union Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (762) is an overlay for area code (706). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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. |