Glenwood Georgia Map

About Glenwood, Georgia

Glenwood is a locality in Floyd County, Georgia, United States. Glenwood is located at 34.3123°N, 85.1722°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30428.

Glenwood lies where the red earth of Georgia begins to fold and ripple, a landscape of rolling hills softened by the persistent green of pine and oak. It lies 3.8 miles north of Rome, GA (from Rome, GA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Lindale. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a coolness that speaks of the higher elevations and the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy, painting fleeting patterns on the winding country roads. Small farmsteads, their weathered barns standing stoically against the passing years, dot the expanse, each a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. The gentle hum of cicadas forms a constant soundtrack to the slow unfolding of days, a sound that seems to resonate with the very pulse of this place, where time itself appears to move with a more deliberate, measured cadence. This corner of Floyd County, once a territory traversed by the Cherokee, holds a history woven into the very soil, with early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the reliable flow of its small creeks. The local economy, while diversified, still finds its roots in agriculture, with cattle grazing on pastures and the scent of hay often drifting on the breeze. A few small businesses, the kind that know their customers by name, anchor the heart of Glenwood, offering a glimpse into a way of life that values personal connection and a steady, honest day's work. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling crowds, Glenwood possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of self-sufficiency that has allowed it to weather the changing tides of the wider world, maintaining a distinct character that is both resilient and deeply rooted.

About This Glenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenwood, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.312314, -85.172173. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glenwood and Floyd County.

Detailed location data for Glenwood includes the ZIP code (30606), telephone area code (404, 470, 678, 770), county seat of Floyd County (Rome), and school district assignment (Wheeler County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.