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Woodstock, Georgia

Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States.
Population 35,065

Top Events in Woodstock History

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1826History
The community derives its name from Woodstock, an 1826 novel by Walter Scott.
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1897Government
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Woodstock as a town in 1897.
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1912Architecture
The Woodstock Depot was built in 1912 by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad as the town grew.
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1949History
Passenger service ended in 1949.
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2000History
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $58,506, and the median income for a family was $65,740.
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2002Crime
A one-lane bridge over Kellogg Creek along Kemp Drive was named after 15-year-old Katie Hamlin, who was murdered in 2002.
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2007History
The city was the tenth fastest-growing suburb in the United States in 2007.
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2009Culture
== Arts and culture == === Memorials === On May 25, 2009, the city of Woodstock unveiled the new Woodstock Memorial, 10 tons of polished granite dedicated to Woodstock veterans.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 23,896 people, 9,580 households, and 6,137 families residing in the city.
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2018Disaster
As of January 2018, the fire department had two fire stations and 44 certified fire fighters.

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Historical Timeline

1826History
The community derives its name from Woodstock, an 1826 novel by Walter Scott.
1897Government
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Woodstock as a town in 1897.
1912Architecture
The Woodstock Depot was built in 1912 by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad as the town grew.
1949History
Passenger service ended in 1949.
2000History
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $58,506, and the median income for a family was $65,740.
2002Crime
A one-lane bridge over Kellogg Creek along Kemp Drive was named after 15-year-old Katie Hamlin, who was murdered in 2002.
2007History
The city was the tenth fastest-growing suburb in the United States in 2007.
2009Culture
== Arts and culture == === Memorials === On May 25, 2009, the city of Woodstock unveiled the new Woodstock Memorial, 10 tons of polished granite dedicated to Woodstock veterans.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 23,896 people, 9,580 households, and 6,137 families residing in the city.
2018Disaster
As of January 2018, the fire department had two fire stations and 44 certified fire fighters.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,065 people, 12,878 households, and 8,464 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Woodstock is located in the state of Georgia.
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Woodstock has a population of 35,065 residents.
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The population was 35,065 as of 2020 according to the US Census Bureau.

Famous People from Woodstock, Georgia

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