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Tyrone
Fayette County, Georgia
ZipCodes
30290
Page Contents for Tyrone, Georgia
History & History-related items
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
The population of Tyrone is approximately 3,800 (1998), 6879 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 968 (1990), 2358 (2010).
The amount of land area in Tyrone is 23.989 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.276 sq kilometers.
The distance from Tyrone to Washington DC is 579 miles.
The distance to the Georgia state capital is 22 miles. (as the crow flies)
Tyrone is positioned 33.46 degrees north of the equator and 84.59 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Location
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History & History Related Items
The original inhabitants of the area were the Creek Indians. Irish farmers came in the late 1800's. Some of the familes still work the land today. Tyrone was named by the railroad builders who came in 1907. The workers were mainly Scotch and Irish who thought the land reminded them of their home area around County Tyrone in Ireland. The town was incorporated on 18 August 1911.
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The settling of Tyrone
late 1800'sThe founding of Tyrone
1907The incorporation of Tyrone
18 August 1911Attractions
Founder's Day - 1999 is the 23rd annual celebration
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Tyrone City Government
Town of TyronePhone: 770-487-4038
The government of Tyrone consists of a Mayor and four town councilmembers. Each member and the mayor serve two year terms.
Tyrone Libraries
Tyrone Public Library
881 Senoia Road
Tyrone, GA 30290
Telephone: 770-487-1565
FAX: 770-487-1091
Email: totlibry@bellsouth.net
Tyrone Miscellany
The population of Tyrone was:
1990 - 2,724
1998 - 3,800
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