Bryan County, Georgia facts for kids
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Bryan County
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Bryan County Courthouse in Pembroke
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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 | 1793 | |
| Named for | Jonathan Bryan | |
| Seat | Pembroke | |
| Largest city | Richmond Hill | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 454 sq mi (1,180 km2) | |
| • Land | 436 sq mi (1,130 km2) | |
| • Water | 18 sq mi (50 km2) 4.1%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 44,738 | |
| • Density | 103/sq mi (40/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 1st | |
Bryan County is a county located in the state of Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 44,738 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Pembroke.
Bryan County is also part of the larger Savannah, Georgia area. The Bryan County Courthouse is a special building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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History of Bryan County
Bryan County was officially created on December 19, 1793. It was named after Jonathan Bryan, who lived from 1708 to 1788. He was a brave fighter during the American Revolutionary War.
Fort McAllister and the Civil War
In the southern part of Bryan County, you can find Fort McAllister Historic Park. This was an important fort made of earth during the American Civil War. General William Sherman captured it during his famous "March to the Sea".
Moving the County Seat
The main town, or county seat, of Bryan County has moved several times over the years.
- It started in a colonial town called Hardwick in 1755.
- In 1797, the county seat moved to Cross Roads, near what is now Richmond Hill.
- Later, in 1814, it moved to Mansford on the Canoochee River.
- By 1860, the seat was known as Eden.
- In the 1880s, it was called Bryan.
- By 1895, it was in Clyde. Clyde was the county seat until 1935.
- Finally, in 1937, Pembroke became the county seat, and it still is today. The only thing left of old Clyde is a cemetery located on the Fort Stewart U.S. Army base.
Geography of Bryan County
Bryan County covers a total area of about 454 square miles. Most of this area, about 436 square miles, is land. The remaining 18 square miles, which is about 4.1%, is water.
Rivers and Waterways
Several rivers flow through or around Bryan County.
- The Ogeechee River forms the northeastern border of the county.
- The Jerico River forms the southeastern border.
- Other parts of the county are in the sub-basins of the Ogeechee River, like the Lower Ogeechee River sub-basin and the Canoochee River sub-basin.
Fort Stewart's Impact
Bryan County is special because it is completely divided by the Fort Stewart military base. This means the county has two main parts:
- North Bryan, where the more rural town of Pembroke is located.
- South Bryan, where Richmond Hill is, which is a suburb of Savannah.
To travel between these two parts of Bryan County by public roads, you actually have to leave the county for a short time!
Major Roads
I-16 (Interstate 16)
I-95 (Interstate 95)
US 17
US 80
US 280
SR 25
SR 26
SR 30
SR 67
SR 119
SR 144
SR 144 Spur
SR 196
SR 204
SR 404 (This is the hidden name for I-16)
SR 405 (This is the hidden name for I-95)
Neighboring Counties
Bryan County shares its borders with these other counties:
- Effingham County, Georgia - to the north
- Chatham County, Georgia - to the northeast
- Liberty County, Georgia - to the south and southwest
- Evans County, Georgia - to the west
- Bulloch County, Georgia - to the northwest
Towns and Communities
Cities
- Pembroke (This is the County Seat)
- Richmond Hill (This is the Biggest City)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities:
People of Bryan County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 2,836 | — | |
| 1810 | 2,827 | −0.3% | |
| 1820 | 3,021 | 6.9% | |
| 1830 | 3,139 | 3.9% | |
| 1840 | 3,182 | 1.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,424 | 7.6% | |
| 1860 | 4,015 | 17.3% | |
| 1870 | 5,252 | 30.8% | |
| 1880 | 4,929 | −6.2% | |
| 1890 | 5,520 | 12.0% | |
| 1900 | 6,122 | 10.9% | |
| 1910 | 6,702 | 9.5% | |
| 1920 | 6,343 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 5,952 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 6,288 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,965 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 6,226 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,539 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 10,175 | 55.6% | |
| 1990 | 15,438 | 51.7% | |
| 2000 | 23,417 | 51.7% | |
| 2010 | 30,233 | 29.1% | |
| 2020 | 44,738 | 48.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 49,739 | 64.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-18801890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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In 2020, there were 44,738 people living in Bryan County. These people lived in 13,048 households, and 10,140 of those were families.
Who Lives Here?
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Bryan County in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 31,321 | 70.01% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 6,330 | 14.15% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 1,032 | 2.31% |
| Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed (people of two or more races) | 2,631 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,269 | 7.31% |
Education
The Bryan County School District is in charge of schools for students from kindergarten through 12th grade in most of the county. However, for parts of Fort Stewart, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) runs the elementary schools. Older students on Fort Stewart go to public high schools run by the county school districts.
Famous People from Bryan County
Some well-known people have connections to Bryan County:
- Gregg Allman: A famous musician from the Allman Brothers Band.
- Mattie Belle Davis: The first woman judge of the Metropolitan Court of Dade County, Florida.
- Justin Smiley: A professional football player who was an All-American at the University of Alabama.
- John Smoltz: A famous baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He used to own a summer home here.
Images for kids
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Bryan County Courthouse in Pembroke
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Bryan (Georgia) para niños
