Buckhead, Morgan County, Georgia facts for kids
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Buckhead, Georgia
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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 | 0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 626 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 242.20/sq mi (93.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30625
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-11672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354900 |
Buckhead is a small town located in Morgan County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
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History of Buckhead
The town of Buckhead became an official town in 1908. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly decided to make it a recognized town.
How Buckhead Got Its Name
People say that Buckhead got its name from an old story. Long ago, some hunters shot a deer in the area. They then put the deer's head, which is called a "buck's head," on a tree for everyone to see. This event gave the town its special name.
Geography of Buckhead
Buckhead is found in the southeastern part of Morgan County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) east-southeast of Madison, which is the main town of the county.
Location and Nearby Roads
Interstate 20, a major highway, runs about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Buckhead. You can get to the town from Exit 121, which is called Seven Islands Road. If you travel on I-20, Buckhead is about 65 miles (105 km) east of Atlanta. It is also about 85 miles (137 km) west of Augusta.
Land and Water Features
The United States Census Bureau says that Buckhead covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers) of land. A very small part of this area, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water. Rivers and creeks help drain the town. The northern parts of Buckhead drain into the Apalachee River. The southern parts drain into Sugar Creek. Both of these flow southeast into the Oconee River.
Population of Buckhead
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 240 | — | |
| 1910 | 384 | 60.0% | |
| 1920 | 451 | 17.4% | |
| 1930 | 273 | −39.5% | |
| 1940 | 214 | −21.6% | |
| 1950 | 220 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 169 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 177 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 219 | 23.7% | |
| 1990 | 176 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 205 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −16.6% | |
| 2020 | 194 | 13.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 205 people living in Buckhead. There were 68 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 55 were families. By the year 2020, the town's population was 194 people. This shows how the number of people living in Buckhead has changed over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Buckhead (Georgia) para niños
