Tunnel Hill, Georgia
Tunnel Hill, Georgia | ||
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FIPS code 13-77736[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0333273[2] |
Tunnel Hill is a city in northwest
History
The community was first known as Doe Run. It was incorporated on March 4, 1848, as Tunnelsville, and changed its name in 1856 to Tunnel Hill. Both names refer to the nearby 1,497-foot (456 m)
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tunnel Hill as a town in 1856.[4]
Throughout the American Civil War, the homes around Tunnel Hill were used as part of a major hospital system. The Clisby Austin House also served as the headquarters for Union Gen.
The dates of the actual military engagements were September 11, 1863; February 23, 24-25 1864; May 5–7, 1864; and March 3, 1865. [5][6][7][8]
Geography
Tunnel Hill is located at 34°50′45″N 85°2′35″W / 34.84583°N 85.04306°W (34.845934, -85.042955).[9] The town is situated in a rugged area along the western base of Chetoogeta Mountain (listed as "Tunnel Hill Ridge" on USGS maps). The Tennessee Valley Divide crosses the top of the ridge, dividing the watersheds of the Tennessee River and the Conasauga River. U.S. Route 41 connects Tunnel Hill to Ringgold to the northwest and Dalton to the southeast. Georgia State Route 201 connects the town with Varnell to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 258 | — | |
1890 | 360 | 39.5% | |
1900 | 302 | −16.1% | |
1910 | 295 | −2.3% | |
1920 | 208 | −29.5% | |
1930 | 211 | 1.4% | |
1970 | 1,146 | — | |
1980 | 936 | −18.3% | |
1990 | 970 | 3.6% | |
2000 | 1,209 | 24.6% | |
2010 | 856 | −29.2% | |
2020 | 963 | 12.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
As of 2010 Tunnel Hill had a population of 856. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 93.5% white, 3.7% black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.5% from some other race and 0.4% from two or more race. 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino, with 2.0% of the population being Mexican.[11]
As of the
There were 451 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,438, and the median income for a family was $49,531. Males had a median income of $31,974 versus $25,078 for females. The
Gallery
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The northwest faces of the historic CSX (left) railroad tunnels.
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The cut stone northwest face of the W&A tunnel, now preserved as a walking trail. | |
Brick-lined interior of the W&A tunnel, now preserved as a walking trail, looking southeast. |
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tunnel Hill, Georgia
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1856. p. 371.
- ^ Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel historic marker. Georgia Historical Society; Oak Streett, Tunnel Hill, Georgia
- ^ Tunnel Hill historic marker. Georgia Historical Society; Oak Streett, Tunnel Hill, Georgia
- ^ [1] Chetoogeta Mountain Tunnel, RailGa.com
- ^ [2] Chetoogeta Mountain Railroad Tunnel Restoration Photos, Whitfield County, Georgia Official Website
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ 2010 general profile of population and housing characteristics of Tunnel Hill from the US Census]
External links
- Media related to Tunnel Hill, Georgia at Wikimedia Commons
- Tunnel Hill at Georgia.gov
- Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum
- Railfanning in Tunnel Hill