Red Oak, Henry County
Red Oak, Georgia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Red Oak, Henry County.
| City | Red Oak |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Henry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.523168 |
| Longitude | -84.270199 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Red Oak is a locality in Henry County, Georgia, United States. Red Oak is located at 33.5232°N, 84.2702°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30272.0.
Red Oak rests within the gentle, rolling terrain of Henry County, Georgia, where the earth breathes a humid warmth that clings to the air. It lies 2.6 miles south-west of Stockbridge, GA (from Stockbridge, GA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of McDonough. The landscape is a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of mature trees that offer shade and a quiet dignity, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from a washed-out blue to the bruised purples of an approaching summer storm. Small creeks, often no more than whispering ribbons of water, meander through the fields, their banks lined with wild grasses and the occasional burst of wildflowers, a subtle testament to the persistent life that flourishes here. The very character of Red Oak is one of understated resilience, a place where the land dictates a pace that is both grounded and unhurried, allowing the slow turning of seasons to mark the passage of time. Historically, Red Oak's story is entwined with the agricultural rhythms of the South, its economy once anchored by the cultivation of cotton and later, broader farming endeavors. The land itself, fertile and yielding, shaped the livelihoods of those who settled here, fostering a sense of community built on shared labor and the bounty of the soil. Though the agricultural dominance has softened, a connection to the land remains palpable, with many residents still tending to their gardens or enjoying the open spaces that define Red Oak. The local economy now reflects a broader mix, with a growing presence of small businesses and a commuter population contributing to its steady, unassuming growth. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions to draw the eye, but rather a quiet charm in the everyday routines, the friendly nods exchanged on dusty roads, and the enduring sense of place that Red Oak continues to cultivate.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Red Oak, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Red Oak and Henry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Red Oak is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Red Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |