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Buena Vista, Georgia
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Buena Vista in 2012
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Location in Marion County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.27 sq mi (8.48 km2) |
| • Land | 3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,585 |
| • Density | 492.39/sq mi (190.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31803
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-11728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354903 |
Buena Vista (pronounced BEW-nə VIS-tə) is a city in Marion County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,585 people lived there.
The city was once called "Pea Ridge." Its name changed to Buena Vista to honor Zachary Taylor's victory in the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican–American War. Buena Vista is the main city and county seat of Marion County. It is also the birthplace of famous baseball player Josh Gibson and Medal of Honor hero Luther H. Story.
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History of Buena Vista
Buena Vista was first settled in 1818 by people from Georgia. A post office opened in 1837, and the town was officially recognized. In 1850, Buena Vista became the county seat of Marion County, taking over from Tazewell.
The town was officially made a city in 1891 and again in 1920. A big fire destroyed much of Buena Vista in 1906. However, the town was quickly rebuilt using brick. After the fire, many European immigrants moved to Buena Vista.
Geography of Buena Vista
Buena Vista is located in the middle of Marion County, in western Georgia. Important roads like State Route 26 and State Route 41 meet in the center of town. State Route 26 goes west to Cusseta and southeast to Ellaville. State Route 41 goes north to Geneva and south to Preston. State Route 137 goes northeast to Tazewell and west-northwest to Union.
The city covers about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water. Buena Vista is part of the Flint River watershed. This means that water from the city eventually flows into the Flint River. The city sits on a ridge, and water drains away in three different directions.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 530 | — | |
| 1870 | 525 | — | |
| 1880 | 529 | 0.8% | |
| 1890 | 788 | 49.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,161 | 47.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,016 | −12.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,230 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,097 | −10.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,161 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,428 | 23.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,574 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,486 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,544 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,472 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,664 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,173 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,585 | −27.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 317 | 20.0% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 970 | 61.2% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Other/Mixed | 17 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 17.16% |
In 2020, there were 1,585 people living in Buena Vista. There were 722 households and 478 families in the city.
Education in Buena Vista
The Marion County School District serves students from pre-school through 12th grade. The district has two main schools:
- L. K. Moss Primary School (for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade)
- Marion County Middle High School (for 6th through 12th grade)
The school district has 108 full-time teachers and teaches over 1,686 students. A new middle/high school building, covering 146,000 square feet (13,600 square meters), opened for the 2012–13 school year. It is located on 200 acres of land in the middle of the county.
City Roads
The city is served by Georgia State Route 26, Georgia State Route 41, and Georgia State Route 137.
Famous People from Buena Vista
- Josh Gibson: A legendary baseball player from the Negro leagues. He is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Roosevelt Jackson: The oldest living baseball player from the Negro leagues (he played in the minor leagues).
- Eddie Owens Martin: An artist who created a unique place called Pasaquan near Buena Vista.
- Luther H. Story: A brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War.
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The Marion County Courthouse is in Buena Vista. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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Buena Vista City Hall
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Buena Vista Post Office (ZIP code: 31803)
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Marion County Public Library
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A water tower in Buena Vista proudly says it's the "Home of Josh Gibson". This Hall of Famer was born here in 1911.
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"Pasaquan" is a seven-acre art site near Buena Vista. It was created by artist Eddie Owens Martin (1908-1986). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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The Shiloh-Marion Baptist Church and Cemetery, south of Buena Vista, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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The Drane-Stevens House in Buena Vista was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
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The Alfred and Jane Ables House in Buena Vista was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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See also
In Spanish: Buena Vista (Georgia) para niños
