Canon, Georgia facts for kids
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Canon, Georgia
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Depot Street
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Franklin, Hart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 643 |
| • Density | 206.02/sq mi (79.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
30520
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-12932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354984 |
Canon is a small city in the state of Georgia, United States. It is located in both Franklin and Hart counties. In 2020, the city had a population of 643 people.
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History of Canon
Canon was first known as "West Bowersville". The town was planned out in 1875. In 1902, the Georgia General Assembly officially made it a town. Its original borders stretched one mile in every direction from where Broad and Depot streets meet.
Geography of Canon
Canon is located in the eastern part of Franklin County and the western part of Hart County. Its exact location is 34°20′44″N 83°06′31″W / 34.345576°N 83.108741°W.
Two main roads, State Route 17 and State Route 51, go through the middle of Canon.
- SR 17 goes south about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Royston.
- SR 51 goes southwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Sandy Cross.
- Together, SR 17 and SR 51 go northeast about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to Bowersville.
The United States Census Bureau says that Canon covers a total area of about 3.13 square miles (8.1 km²). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (0.01 square miles or 0.02 km²) being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 728 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,132 | 55.5% | |
| 1930 | 568 | −49.8% | |
| 1940 | 496 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 596 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 626 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 709 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 704 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 737 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 755 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 804 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 643 | −20.0% | |
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As of the year 2000, there were 755 people living in Canon. These people lived in 315 households, and 221 of these were families. The city had about 237 people per square mile (91.5 people per km²).
Most people in Canon were White (about 95%). A smaller number were African American (about 2.5%). Other groups included Native American and Asian people. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.7%) were married couples living together. About 11% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Canon was 38 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18. About 14% of the population was 65 years or older.
Famous People from Canon
- Ernest Vandiver: He was the Governor of Georgia from 1959 to 1963.
- Crash Davis: An American professional baseball player. His name inspired the main character in the 1988 movie Bull Durham.
See also
In Spanish: Canon (Georgia) para niños
