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Vidalia, GA
Vidalia is a city located primarily in Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The city also extends very slightly into Montgomery County. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 10,785.
Vidalia is the principal city of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Montgomery and Toombs counties, and had a combined population of 35,640 at the 2020 census.
The town was incorporated on January 1, 1890. It is the largest city in Toombs County, but it is not the county seat. The original name for the town was "Jenkins Station", after a local landowner, Warren T. Jenkins. Although several origins for the town's modern name have been suggested, it was most likely given by a daughter of Samuel Hawkins, the president of the Savannah, Americus, and Montgomery Railroad (later the S.A.M shortline), though which of his four daughters suggested the name, or how she came to it, is not known.
Like many towns in the region, Vidalia grew up around a rail yard that served farmers in the area who grew such crops as pecans and tobacco. The area's famous onions were not an important crop until much later. From 1952 to 1956, Vidalia was home to the Vidalia Indians, a Class D minor league baseball affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Vidalia played in the Georgia State League and won the 1953 League Championship.
In the 1950s, Piggly Wiggly grocery stores opened a distribution center in Vidalia, bringing with it a large influx of jobs as well as railroad business. At that time, Vidalia served as an interchange junction between the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the Georgia and Florida. For this, a large seven-track yard was constructed, as well as a sizable engine servicing facility and interchange yard. The latter, the smaller interchange yard is still in use to some degree by the Georgia Central Railway, while the larger yard was removed sometime in the 1970s. Dot Foods currently occupies most of the old Piggly Wiggly distribution center, with smaller companies leasing space.
Vidalia is located in northwestern Toombs County at 32°12′55″N 82°24′36″W (32.215305, -82.410086). The westernmost part of the city is in northeastern Montgomery County.
The city is located along U.S. Route 280, which runs east-west through the center of town. U.S. 280 leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Lyons, the Toombs county seat, and southwest 12 miles (19 km) to Mount Vernon, the Montgomery county seat. Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 15, 130, 292, and 297.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Vidalia has a total area of 18.3 square miles (47 km2), of which 17.9 square miles (46 km2) are land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 2.03%, is water. The city is drained to the south by Rocky Creek and to the north by Swift Creek; both are part of the Ohoopee River watershed.
Vidalia places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The city's commitment to healthy living extends to its healthcare facilities, with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital serving as a key healthcare provider in the region. For fitness enthusiasts, Meadows Fitness Center provides a comprehensive range of weight training, aerobic exercises, and specialty fitness classes. Another great option is the 24Seven Family Fitness & Tanning Center, which is known for its welcoming environment and extensive fitness facilities. Yoga lovers can join the Mindful Movement: Hatha Yoga sessions at Cosmic Corner, offering classes to help achieve mindfulness and flexibility. Additionally, Siloam Wellness offers Motown dance cardio sessions via Zoom, combining fun and fitness from the comfort of your home. Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness are 24/7 gyms providing state-of-the-art equipment and personal training services.
Top sites in Vidalia, GA include the Vidalia Onion Museum, Altama Museum of Art & History, and Vidalia Onion Fountain.
Population: 10,668 (2022). Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Area: 18.26 sq mi (47.29 km2). ZIP Code: 30474. Area code(s): 912.
FAQs
What is Vidalia, GA is known for?
Vidalia is best known for its “sweet” onions. Onions were first grown in the area during the Great Depression in the 1920s. The first farmer in Toombs County to plant onions was Mose Coleman in 1931. Mr. Coleman did a great job of marketing his onion by showing potential customers how he could eat it like an apple. The unique sweetness enabled him to get a better price for his onions. Other farmers started growing the same crop, and in the 1940s the Vidalia onion became an item sold to tourists.
What is the history of Vidalia, GA?
Vidalia was incorporated on January 1, 1890. It is the largest city in Toombs County, but it is not the county seat. Although some suggest Vidalia may have been named “via dalia” (“road of dahlias”), it may have been named— like Vidalia, Louisiana — in honor of Don José Vidal, a Spanish aristocrat. Like many towns in the area, Vidalia grew up around a rail yard that served farmers in the area who grew crops like pecans and tobacco. The Vidalia Onions were not an important crop until much later. From 1952-1956, Vidalia was home to the Vidalia Indians, a Class D minor league baseball affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Vidalia played in the Georgia State League and won the 1953 League Championship.
What county is Vidalia, GA?
Vidalia is a city located primarily in Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The city also extends very slightly into Montgomery County. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 10,785. Vidalia is the principal city of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Montgomery and Toombs counties, and had a combined population of 35,640 at the 2020 census.
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Altama Museum of Art & History
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
24Seven Family Fitness & Tanning Center
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