Cave Spring, Georgia

Cave Spring, Georgia
City
Downtown Cave Spring
Downtown Cave Spring
Location in Floyd County and the state of Georgia
Location in Floyd County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°6′32″N 85°20′10″W / 34.10889°N 85.33611°W / 34.10889; -85.33611
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyFloyd
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.68 sq mi (9.54 km2)
 • Land3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,174
 • Density320.15/sq mi (123.61/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30124
Area code(s)706/762
FIPS code13-14108[2]
GNIS feature ID0355041[3]
Websitewww.cityofcavespring.com

Cave Spring is a city in Floyd County, Georgia, United States. It is located 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Rome, the county seat. The population of Cave Spring was 1,200 at the 2010 census,[4] up from 975 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town is named for its natural limestone cave and mineral spring site which serves as the main source of drinking water for nearby communities. The spring flows from the cave into a rock holding pond in Rolater Park and then into a 1.5-acre (6,100 m2) swimming pool constructed of stones.

Spring water is piped to local homes and businesses by the public-utility service of Cave Spring.[5] Visitors may also bring jugs to fill at the spring and take home for drinking.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Cave Spring city, Georgia". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  5. ^ "City of Cave Spring". Public Utilities. City of Cave Spring. 2021. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2021.