The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Cordele
(kôrdl´) (KEY) , city (1990 pop. 10,321), seat of Crisp co., S central Ga., on a branch of the Flint River; founded and inc. 1888. It is a shipping, commercial, and processing center located in a timber and farm area. Various fruits and vegetables (watermelons, cantaloupes, corn) are grown there.