[6] The present name is after the ancient Siloam tunnel, a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

[8] Georgia State Route 15 passes through the town as Main Street, leading northwest 7 miles (11 km) to Greensboro, the county seat, and south 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to White Plains.

State Route 77 leads north from the center of town 6 miles (10 km) to Union Point.

Interstate 20 passes through the northern side of town, with access from Exit 138 (State Route 77).

The racial makeup of the town was 25.38% White, 73.11% African American, 0.60% Asian, 0.91% from other races.