Rydal, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States

34°20′07″N 84°42′56″W / 34.33528°N 84.71556°W / 34.33528; -84.71556CountryUnited StatesStateGeorgiaCountyBartowArea

• Land53.6 sq mi (139 km²)Elevation

0.112 ft (0.034 m)Population

(2010 est.)^[1]

• Total4,087 • Density76.2/sq mi (29.4/km²)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code

30171

Area code770GNIS feature ID332948^[2]

Rydal is an unincorporated community in Bartow County, Georgia, United States, located thirteen miles north of Cartersville. This still predominantly rural area includes the historic town of Pine Log. The Pine Log post office is open today and the town and the surrounding area is now frequently referred to as Rydal. In 2000 the population of the greater Rydal area was 2,960. Several historic churches, homes and the Pine Log Elementary School still remain in the community. The community has experienced population growth from the continuing expansion of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The total number of inhabitants has risen in the past years and, since the 1990s, several subdivisions and factories have been built in the area.

Community and Surrounding Areas

Rydal is conveniently located near Cartersville with quick access to Interstate 75. The location of Rydal offers opportunities for residents to quickly reach Atlanta, Rome, and Chattanooga for employment.

Notable person

Rick Camp, baseball player.^[3]

References

^ City-data.com
^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ "Former Braves pitcher Rick Camp dead at age 60". www.ajc.com. Retrieved September 25, 2017.