Why visit Pendergrass
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Holder Plantation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Pendergrass
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pendergrass
Pendergrass is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1692 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Pendergrass, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Holder Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Plantation in Jackson County, Georgia
Restaurants and cafes3
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.8 mi
5388 Highway 129 North, Jefferson
Mo-Tu 07:00-21:00; We-Su 07:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
5210 Highway 129 North, Jefferson
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-21:30
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
History
The town was chartered by an act of the Georgia Legislature on December 30, 1890. The community was named after J. B. Pendergrass, a local physician.
From the History section of Pendergrass, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Gum Springs Elementary School
School · 5.1 mi
600 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson
Map of Pendergrass
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 34°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 36°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 36°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gainesville Gilmer Ap (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Jefferson 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hoschton 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Braselton 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Arcade 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Gainesville 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Winder 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Commerce 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Oakwood 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Flowery Branch 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Auburn 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sunset view from I85 Highway GA - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
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