Locust Grove, Georgia Locust Grove, Georgia, Metro Atlanta Location in Henry County and the state of Georgia Location in Henry County and the state of Georgia Locust Grove is a town/city in Henry County, Georgia, United States.
Some unincorporated communities such as Luella and many non-urban areas surround Locust Grove, and those communities have Locust Grove postal addresses.
Locust Grove has experienced a expansion in populace and in businesses coming into the area.
The town/city of Locust Grove derived its name from a grove of locust trees that could be seen throughout the town.
Locust Grove was a primary rail distribution center for cotton, peaches and other farm products.
Since that time many new businesses have moved to Locust Grove.
One of Henry County's most meaningful landmark buildings is the Locust Grove Institute (LGI), established by Locust Grove Baptist Church and Mercer University.
In 1894, the first building of the institute was erected, and the school opened its doors on November 1, 1894, with 13 students and two instructors.
LGI interval quickly and a several homes in the community, such as the Combs-Mc - Knight-Morfoot House, were used as boarding housing to help accommodate the burgeoning student population.
Locust Grove Institute served a very meaningful purpose and was one of the first schools in Georgia to be accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges of the Southern States.
The Great Depression and the introduction of enhance schools in Henry County led to the demise of Locust Grove Institute in May 1930.
When the academic building served as a enhance elementary school for the city.
In 1983, the town/city of Locust Grove purchased the building.
Numerous renovations were made and the structure was restored, modifying the interior to home the various town/city government offices, now known as the Locust Grove Municipal Complex.
Locust Grove's water fortress as seen from Georgia State Route 42.
Locust Grove is positioned at 33 20 44 N 84 6 18 W (33.345499, -84.104991). According to the United States Enumeration Bureau, the town/city has a total region of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km ), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.5 km ) of it is territory and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km ) of it (3.18%) is water.
The unincorporated improve of Luella is inside the postal limits of Locust Grove.
Georgia 42.svg Georgia State Route 42 Georgia 155.svg Georgia State Route 155 Georgia 401.svg Georgia State Route 401 In the city, the age distribution of the populace shows 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a homehold in the town/city was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $46,042.
Since that time many new businesses have made Locust Grove their home.
Locust Grove is also home to Noah's Ark, a non-profit preserve and rehabilitation facility home to more than 1,000 animals.
Locust Grove Elementary School Unity Grove Elementary School Locust Grove Middle School Locust Grove High School City of Locust Grove Official Website Locust Grove Institute historical marker Municipalities and communities of Henry County, Georgia, United States
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