Brantley County, Georgia facts for kids
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Brantley County
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Brantley County Courthouse in Nahunta
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| Founded | 1920 | ||
| Named for | Benjamin Daniel Brantley or William Gordon Brantley | ||
| Seat | Nahunta | ||
| Largest city | Nahunta | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 447 sq mi (1,160 km2) | ||
| • Land | 442 sq mi (1,140 km2) | ||
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 1.1%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 18,021 | ||
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 1st | ||
Brantley County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, about 18,021 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Nahunta. Brantley County is also part of the larger Brunswick metropolitan area.
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History of Brantley County
Georgia voters approved a change to the state's rules on November 2, 1920. This change created Brantley County. The new county was made from parts of three older counties: Charlton, Pierce, and Wayne.
The exact reason for the county's name is not fully known. However, it is thought to honor William Gordon Brantley. He was a U.S. Representative (a member of Congress). Another idea is that it honors his father, Benjamin Daniel Brantley. Benjamin was a well-known local merchant and a soldier in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Geography of Brantley County
Brantley County covers a total area of about 447 square miles (1,158 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 442 square miles (1,145 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 4.8 square miles (12 square kilometers) is water. This means about 1.1% of the county is water. The Satilla River flows through Brantley County.
Most of Brantley County is in the Satilla River area. This includes areas from east of Hortense south to west of Waynesville, and west to east of Waycross. The eastern edge of the county, near Waynesville, is in a different part of the same river system. A small section in the northwest is in the Little Satilla area. A very small part in the southwest is in the Upper Suwannee River area.
Main Roads in Brantley County
U.S. Route 82
U.S. Route 301
State Route 15
State Route 23
State Route 32
State Route 110
State Route 121
State Route 520
Counties Next to Brantley County
- Wayne County - to the northeast
- Glynn County - to the east
- Camden County - to the southeast
- Charlton County - to the south
- Ware County - to the west
- Pierce County - to the northwest
Towns and Communities
Cities
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
- Hickox
- Hortense
- Waynesville
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller settlements that are not part of any city or census-designated place.
- Fort Mudge
- Schlatterville
Population of Brantley County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 6,895 | — | |
| 1940 | 6,871 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,387 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 5,891 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,940 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 8,701 | 46.5% | |
| 1990 | 11,077 | 27.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,629 | 32.1% | |
| 2010 | 18,411 | 25.9% | |
| 2020 | 18,021 | −2.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 18,401 | −0.1% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, there were 18,021 people living in Brantley County. There were 6,823 households and 4,578 families.
Education in Brantley County
The schools in Brantley County are managed by the Brantley County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Brantley para niños
