Bostwick, Georgia facts for kids
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Bostwick, Georgia
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Georgia State Route 83 in Bostwick
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Location in Morgan County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 378 |
| • Density | 130.12/sq mi (50.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30623
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-09488 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331211 |
Bostwick is a small city located in Morgan County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 378 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Bostwick's History
Bostwick became an official city in 1902. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's main law-making group, approved it. The city was named after John Bostwick, who was one of the first people to settle and live in the area.
Where is Bostwick?
Bostwick is found in the northern part of Morgan County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 33°44′14″N 83°30′54″W / 33.73722°N 83.51500°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Georgia State Route 83 is a main road that goes right through Bostwick. If you head south on this road for about 10 miles (16 km), you'll reach Madison. Madison is the "county seat," which means it's the main town where the county government is located. If you go northwest on the same road for about 13 miles (21 km), you'll get to Monroe.
Land and Water
The city of Bostwick covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), being water.
Water from Bostwick flows into different creeks. To the north, water goes into Bucks Creek, which then joins Jacks Creek. To the south, water flows into Beaverdam Creek, which connects to Big Sandy Creek. All the water from Bostwick eventually makes its way into the Apalachee River and then into the Oconee River.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 333 | — | |
| 1920 | 424 | 27.3% | |
| 1930 | 298 | −29.7% | |
| 1940 | 318 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 287 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 272 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 289 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 307 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 322 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 365 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 378 | 3.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 322 people living in Bostwick. These people made up 125 households, with 88 of those being families. By 2020, the city's population had grown slightly to 378 people.
