Why visit Tallapoosa
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include North Tallapoosa Residential Historic District, Tallapoosa Commercial Historic District and Medal of Honor Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Tallapoosa
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About Tallapoosa
Tallapoosa is a city in Haralson County, Georgia. As of the 2020 census, Tallapoosa had a population of 3,227.
From the Wikipedia article Tallapoosa, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
North Tallapoosa Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Tallapoosa, Georgia
Tallapoosa Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Tallapoosa, Georgia, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Mae's Crossroads Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
505 Bowdon Street, Tallapoosa
Th-Sa 17:00-21:00; Su 11:00-14:30
Johnny's Bar
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
10 West Alabama Street, Tallapoosa
Burger Chick
Fast food · Burger, Hot Dog · 0.6 mi
2106 US 78, Tallapoosa
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tallapoosa as a town in 1860. The community lends its name to the Tallapoosa River.
The name "Tallapoosa" is derived from the Creek words "Talwa" (town) and "Puse" (grandmother).
The name first appeared on Georgia maps in the 19th century, notably around the 1820s. The name "Tallapoosee" was used to refer to the Tallapoosa River and surrounding regions. The spelling reflects documentation and naming conventions of the time, prior to the more standardized spelling "Tallapoosa" that became common later.
The name shows respect, reverence and origin of the grandmother as the native Creek and nearby Cherokee practiced a matrilineal system of descent. Clan membership, inheritance, social structure and descent were traced through the mothers line and passed down through the maternal side. The grandmother was seen as a central figure in community life. They held a significant role in council meetings and were regarded as the bearers of wisdom, tradition and cultural knowledge, having a key role in mediating disputes and conflicts preserving traditions and guiding future generations. They often led social and ceremonial events.
The Tallapoosa branch of the Muskogee (Creek) tribe is one of the oldest groups in the Southeast.
From the History section of Tallapoosa, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship17
West View Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
1910 US 78, Tallapoosa
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Haralson County Middle School
School · 4.6 mi
2633 Georgia Highway 120, Tallapoosa
Haralson County Rebel Academy
School · 3.1 mi
1655 Georgia Highway 120, Tallapoosa
Healthcare2
Map of Tallapoosa
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carrollton (15 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
Haralson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Bremen 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Buchanan 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Bowdon 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Carrollton 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Heflin 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Cedartown 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Villa Rica 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Fairfield Plantation 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Piedmont 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Rockmart 23 mi northeast, about 38 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
- Tallapoosa, Georgia downtown, Thomson200, CC0
- Tallapoosa, Georgia City Hall, Thomson200, CC0
- Tallapoosa downtown stores - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Mitnick Chevrolet, Tallapoosa GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Railroad tracks, Tallapoosa GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Former Grand Theatre, Tallapoosa GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Tallapoosa Public Library - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Atlanta Street - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Water tower - panoramio (2), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- West Georgia Museum - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- ISS012-E-11454 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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