La Grange, GA
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About La Grange
- • Country music star Travis Tritt was born in nearby Marietta, but grew up in La Grange.
- • La Grange is the birthplace of the 'Dixie Mafia,' a Southern organized crime syndicate.
- • Its location on the Montgomery-Atlanta stagecoach route boosted La Grange's early growth.
- • During the Civil War, La Grange was spared destruction due to a clever deception by local women.
- • The 1916 tornado caused significant damage, reshaping parts of the town's landscape.
- • Named after Marquis de Lafayette's French estate, La Grange was incorporated in 1828.
- • With roughly 30,000 residents, La Grange is larger than many Georgia county seats.
- • At 771 feet, La Grange's elevation offers slightly cooler summers than the surrounding plains.
- • Manufacturing, especially textiles and automotive parts, is a primary industry in La Grange.
- • A warm, welcoming atmosphere permeates La Grange, making you feel instantly at home.
- • The Atlanta Braves, located about an hour away, won the World Series in 1995.
- • Callaway High School's football team has a storied history, claiming multiple state titles.