Where is Dalton, Georgia, USA?

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Where is Dalton Located? - Dalton is a city located in the Berkshire County of Georgia, United States. Dalton lies between 42.5558 Degrees North latitudes and 114.4701 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Dalton, Georgia

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Where is Dalton Located?

Dalton is a city located in the Berkshire County of Georgia, United States. Dalton lies between 42.5558 Degrees North latitudes and 114.4701 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Dalton city is 34417 people and the city has a total area of 20.55 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Dalton, Georgia Quick Facts

FieldValue
CityDalton
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
State CapitalAtlanta
US RegionSoutheastern United States
Latitude34.7698°N
Longitude84.9702°W
Elevation~710 ft (216 m)
Land Area~19.0 sq mi
Water Area~0.1 sq mi
Total Area~19.1 sq mi
Population~34,000 (2020 Census)
Population Density~1,700 per sq mi
ZIP Codes30720, 30721
Area Code706, 762
Time Zone (Standard)Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC -5
Time Zone (DST)Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC -4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code13-21320

Nearby Cities to Dalton, Georgia

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee — 30 mi North
  • Calhoun, Georgia — 18 mi South
  • Ringgold, Georgia — 20 mi North
  • Cleveland, Tennessee — 45 mi North
  • Rome, Georgia — 35 mi Southwest
  • Adairsville, Georgia — 30 mi South
  • Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia — 28 mi North
  • LaFayette, Georgia — 25 mi Northwest
  • Ellijay, Georgia — 40 mi East
  • Chatsworth, Georgia — 12 mi North

Dalton, Georgia Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January50304.8
April72484.2
July90704.6
October74503.5
Annual7148~53 in
Climate AttributeValue
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Summer CharacterHot, humid summers
Winter CharacterMild winters with occasional cold snaps
Annual Rainfall~50–55 inches
Severe WeatherThunderstorms, occasional tornado risk

Driving Distances from Dalton, Georgia

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ChattanoogaTN3035 min
CalhounGA1820 min
RomeGA3545 min
RinggoldGA2025 min
AdairsvilleGA3035 min
Fort OglethorpeGA2830 min
ClevelandTN4555 min
AtlantaGA901 hr 30 min
EllijayGA4050 min
LaFayetteGA2530 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Dalton, Georgia

ModeDetails
AirportChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major HighwaysI-75, US-41, US-76
Rail/TransitFreight rail access (Norfolk Southern corridor)
Local TransitDalton Transit System (limited bus service)
PortPort of Savannah (regional access)
  • I-75 connects Dalton directly to Chattanooga and Atlanta
  • US-41 runs parallel as a key regional connector route
  • US-76 provides east–west access into North Georgia mountains

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Dalton, Georgia

Landmark NameType
Dalton GreenPublic Park
Crown Gardens & ArchivesBotanical / Cultural Site
Dalton Depot / Historic Train DepotHistoric Landmark
Dalton Convention CenterEvent Venue
Prater’s Mill Historic Site (nearby)Historic Site
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (regional)National Park
Rock City Gardens (Lookout Mountain, regional)Scenic Attraction
Cloudland Canyon State Park (regional)State Park

Places to Visit in Dalton, Georgia

Place NameType
Downtown Dalton Historic DistrictHistoric Downtown
Hamilton Medical Center AreaHealthcare District
Haig Mill Lake ParkRecreation Park
West Hill Golf CourseGolf Course
Dalton State College CampusUniversity Campus
Mount Rachel Scenic OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Chief Vann House Historic Site (nearby)Historic Site
Conasauga River AreaNatural Water Area

Colleges and Universities in Dalton, Georgia

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Dalton State CollegePublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (regional)PublicTechnical CollegeWorkforce & technical training
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (regional)PublicUniversityEngineering, business, research

Waterbodies in Dalton, Georgia

Conasauga River, Mill Creek, Holly Creek (regional), Carbondale Reservoir, Coahulla Creek

Golf Courses in Dalton, Georgia

West Hill Golf Course, Nob North Golf Course (nearby), Dalton Golf & Country Club, Indian Trace Golf Club (regional)

Dalton, Georgia - Key Historical Facts

  • Dalton was originally inhabited by the Cherokee Nation before European settlement.
  • The city developed significantly after the arrival of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the 1840s.
  • It played a role in Civil War-era transportation and regional supply routes.
  • Dalton later became known as the “Carpet Capital of the World” due to its flooring industry.
  • Industrial growth in textiles and manufacturing shaped much of its modern economy.
  • Today Dalton remains a key manufacturing and logistics hub in Northwest Georgia.

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