Bogart, Georgia facts for kids
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Bogart, Georgia
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Location in Oconee County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Oconee, Clarke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,326 |
| • Density | 529.55/sq mi (204.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30622
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| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-09068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405294 |
Bogart is a small town in the state of Georgia, USA. It is located across two counties: Clarke County and Oconee County. Most of the town is in Oconee County.
In 2020, about 1,326 people lived in Bogart. Some people who live in the western part of Athens also have a Bogart mailing address. This is because the 30622 ZIP code for Bogart covers a larger area than just the town itself.
Students in Bogart attend different schools based on which county they live in. If they are in Oconee County, they go to North Oconee High School and Dove Creek Middle School. If they are in Clarke County, they attend Clarke Central High School and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School.
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History of Bogart
How Bogart Got Its Name
The town of Bogart was first named Osceola. This name honored a very important Creek and Seminole leader named Osceola. However, in 1892, people found out there was another town in Georgia also called Osceola.
So, the town was renamed Bogart. This new name honored a respected railroad agent who worked in the area.
Bogart's Changing Location
Over time, Bogart has been part of different counties. It was once in Franklin County, then Jackson County. Today, it is mostly in Oconee County, with a small part in Clarke County.
Many of the first settlers came to Bogart during the Georgia Land Lotteries. These lotteries were a way for Georgia to give out land to its citizens.
Growth and Incorporation
Life in Bogart really started to grow in the 1890s. This was when a train line was built connecting Athens to Atlanta. The train made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Bogart officially became a city in 1905. It was a busy place with many businesses. These included a bank, a general store (called a mercantile store), a place to stay (a boarding house), a drug store, and a train station. There were also three cotton gins, a post office, blacksmith shops, a school, churches, and gristmills (places to grind grain).
Geography of Bogart
Bogart is a small town covering about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Bogart?
The population of Bogart has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 257 | — | |
| 1920 | 430 | 67.3% | |
| 1930 | 346 | −19.5% | |
| 1940 | 379 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 459 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 403 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 667 | 65.5% | |
| 1980 | 819 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,018 | 24.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,049 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,034 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,326 | 28.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Bogart?
In 2020, there were 1,326 people living in Bogart. These people lived in 574 households, and 429 of these were families.
The people living in Bogart come from different backgrounds:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 976 | 73.6% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 109 | 8.22% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 45 | 3.39% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 60 | 4.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 134 | 10.11% |
Fun Things to Do
Golf in the Area
From 2005 to 2009, a professional golf tour called the Nationwide Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour) came to the Bogart area. The golf tournaments were held at the Jennings Mill Country Club. This club is located within the Bogart ZIP code, but it is not actually inside the town limits of Bogart. In 2009, the golfer Patrick Sheehan won the tournament there.
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