Blossom Hill (Georgia) Explained

Blossom Hill
Elevation Ft:784
Location:Rome, Georgia, U.S.
Coordinates:34.2704°N -85.1613°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Topo:USGS Rome North, GA
Map:USA Georgia
Map Size:160
Easiest Route:Drive

Blossom Hill is a summit in Rome, Georgia. With an elevation of, Blossom Hill is the 901st highest summit in the state of Georgia.[2] It is considered to be one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Georgia.[3] [4] Jackson Hill is located about 0.3miles south of the summit.

Blossom Hill was named from the fact a local girl picked flowers there.[5] In 1939, the Bruce Hamler Water Treatment Plant, named for a former city manager, was constructed on the hill in 1939.

Notes and References

  1. North Rome, GA. https://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=34.2703710&lon=-85.1613392&datum=nad83&zoom=8&map=auto&coord=d&mode=zoomout&size=xl. March 18, 2018.
  2. Web site: Blossom Hill . Peakery.com . 25 April 2015.
  3. Wilson, CC. The Seven Hills of Rome. RomeGeorgia.com. 23 February 2002. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  4. Denmon, Shirley. The Enchanted Land Eighth Hill. (2012). pp. 5.
  5. News: Floyd County. Calhoun Times . September 1, 2004 . 24 April 2015 . 76.