Page Contents for Parrott, Georgia

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Community events.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
The population of Parrott is approximately 156 (2001), 158 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 67 (1990), 63 (2010).
The amount of land area in Parrott is 2.02 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Parrott to Washington DC is 651 miles.
The distance to the Georgia state capital is 128 miles. (as the crow flies)
Parrott is positioned 31.89 degrees north of the equator and 84.51 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

between Columbus and Albany along Highway 520. Here is a map page for the area.
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History & History Related Items

Here is a history page for Parrott.

A Mr. John Lawson Parrott donated the land for the town in 1889. It was for him that the town was named. Parrott was a farming community that thrived during its early years. During the 1950's and 60's, the population began to shrink. By 1997, the town began a revitalization project which helped bring new business and life to the area. Main Street buildings were restored and the the shops of Parrott were introduced. They include antique malls, art galelries, craft shops and gift boutiques.
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Attractions

Parrott's historic mainstreet takes the visitor back to the turn of the century. Antiques, art, and the friendliest people in the world make a stroll down Main Street a wonderful respite. Two bed and breakfast inns offer an opportunity for an extended visit. Southern style cooking at the Chinaberry Cafe brings people in from all around. By the fall of 1997, an old-fashioned soda fountain will offer all those fondly remembered sweet treats. The country store should be open by then also.

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Parrott Community Events

8 November 1997, on Main Street, Historic Parrott, 9 am to 4 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of Parrott/Parrott Landmark Association. "Putting on the Grits", the 12th annual Parrott Homecoming Festival, will feature a day full of southern fun. "Kiss my Grits" cook-off rewards the best tasting grits dish with prizes. The "Eat Mo' Grits" contest is for those that can really show how much they love this southern delicacy. The "Miss" Chinaberry Contest is a favorite event - a womanless beauty contest which shows that even the men are beautiful in Southwest Georgia. All day, people can shop the many arts and crafts booths, enjoy wonderful food, and listen to great performances by area artists. Parrott

Miscellany

The population of Parrott was:
1990 - 140
2001 - 156