Bowdon is a small town in north-central Georgia, near the southern Appalachian Mountains. Its climate is temperate and the best months to visit Bowdon are May, October, and September. The coldest month is January. The population of Bowdon is approximately 1,500 people. The local population is mostly white. There are three churches in Bowdon and a city cemetery. The city cemetery is small but typical of most Georgia small towns. It has historic and modern grave markers, family plots delineated by stone curbing, and informal plantings.
The average person in Bowdon has a high school education. There are also more college graduates than in any other city in Georgia. In fact, almost 40% of the city's residents have earned a graduate or professional degree. The median home price is $177,100. Over the past 10 years, home values have appreciated 10.4%. However, the population of Bowdon is expected to continue declining. The city has many things to offer its residents.
The population of Bowdon is approximately 750. The city is home to a number of churches and several other landmarks. The historic downtown area is home to the city's city hall and churches. There is a large cemetery in the city. Bowdon was named after Nathaniel Shelnutt, a businessman who donated land for the city's church and cemetery. He was buried in the city's cemetery.