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Indian Springs

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Indian Springs

Total population

2,070

Median home value

$235,100

18.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$81,346

Indian Springs$81k
National$74k
Elevation719 m
Land area6.69 km²
Weather79°F · Sunny
Coordinates34.96°, -85.16°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
719 m
Area
6.69 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Indian Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Catoosa County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,336 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History & geography

History

In 1800, General William McIntosh built a cottage here to, it is understood, spend the winter months. Along with a double log cabin built by a Mr. Allison, it was destroyed by fire. In 1823, McIntosh and Joel Bailey erected the first hotel. It still stands today, known as the Varner House. It was there that the 1825 Treaty of Indian Springs was signed.

Geography

Indian Springs is located at (34.959131, -85.163983). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
41.3
Median home value
$235,100
Housing units
824
Poverty rate
1%
Unemployment
5.5%

Race & ethnicity

White
88.8%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
34.9606
Longitude
-85.1590
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
79°F
Sunny
Tonight
53°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
51°F
Mostly Clear
Monday
81°F
Sunny
Monday Night
53°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Indian Springs, GA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.7%
Diabetes
9.6%
Adult obesity
33%
Binge drinking
18.3%
Adult smoking
14.2%
No leisure activity
22.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
574,991
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    21,469
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    17,918
  • Carolina Chickadee
    Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
    17,067
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    15,758
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    15,534
  • Northern Mockingbird
    Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    15,312
  • Tufted Titmouse
    Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    14,684
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    13,899

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
15
Elementary
9
Middle
3
High
3
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Heritage High School
    High · Ringgold · 1,242 students · 14.1:1 ratio
  • Ringgold High School
    High · Ringgold · 1,053 students · 12.5:1 ratio
  • Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
    High · Fort Oglethorpe · 1,023 students · 12.8:1 ratio
  • Heritage Middle School
    Middle · Ringgold · 882 students · 12.8:1 ratio
  • Ringgold Middle School
    Middle · Ringgold · 765 students · 12.3:1 ratio
  • Lakeview Middle School
    Middle · Rossville · 690 students · 11.7:1 ratio
  • Boynton Elementary School
    Elementary · Ringgold · 602 students · 14:1 ratio
  • Graysville Elementary School
    Elementary · Ringgold · 591 students · 14.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
82
Largest magnitude
4.6
Largest event
2003-04-29

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Notable people from here

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.41
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,611

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
79
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Indian Springs

Citizens of Georgia, claim on Creek Indians
Georgia. General Assembly · 1828
The Indian Springs Hotel as a nineteenth-century watering place
Martha F. Norwood · 1978
The McIntosh Inn and its place in Creek Indian history, Butts County, Georgia
Sherry L. Boatright · 1976
The Tuft Springs #1 (13 bi 25) and #2 (13 bi 19) sites in central Georgia prehistory
James Stoutamire · 1976
If the Chief Vann House could speak
Lela Latch Lloyd · 1980
Revolutionary reader; reminiscences and Indian legends
Revolutionary reader; reminiscences and Indian legends
Foster, Sophie Lee Mrs. · 1913
Intra-site phosphate analysis
Elizabeth Crabill Shirk · 1979
[Gasoline motor-boat for customs service at Corpus Christi, Texas.]
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations · 1876

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library