Clinch County, Georgia Facts for Kids

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Clinch County

U.S. county

Clinch County Courthouse in Homerville

Seal

Location within the U.S. state of Georgia

Georgia's location within the U.S.

Country

United States

State

Georgia

Founded

1850; 175 years ago

Named for

Duncan Lamont Clinch

Seat

Homerville

Largest city

Homerville

Area

• Total

824 sq mi (2,130 km²)

• Land

800 sq mi (2,000 km²)

• Water

24 sq mi (60 km²) 2.9%%

Population

(2020)

• Total

6,749

• Density

8.4/sq mi (3.2/km²)

Time zone

UTC−5 (Eastern)

• Summer (DST)

UTC−4 (EDT)

Congressional district

8th

Clinch County is a county located in the southeastern part of Georgia. It was created on February 14, 1850. The county is named after Duncan Lamont Clinch. Its main town, or county seat, is Homerville. In 2020, about 6,749 people lived there.

Exploring Clinch County
People of Clinch County
Learning in Clinch County
Famous People from Clinch County
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Exploring Clinch County

Clinch County is in Southeast Georgia. It is known for its natural beauty. A big part of the famous Okefenokee Swamp is located here.

Land and Water

The U.S. Census Bureau says Clinch County covers about 824 square miles. Most of this area, about 800 square miles, is land. The rest, about 24 square miles, is water. This makes it one of the largest counties in Georgia by total area.

A large part of the county, especially in the east and southeast, is within the Okefenokee Swamp. This swamp is a protected area where nature is preserved. Most of Clinch County is also part of the Suwannee River area.

Main Roads

You can travel through Clinch County using several important roads:

U.S. Route 84
U.S. Route 221
U.S. Route 441
State Route 31
State Route 37
State Route 38
State Route 89
State Route 94
State Route 122
State Route 168
State Route 177
State Route 187

Neighboring Counties

Clinch County shares borders with several other counties:

Atkinson County (to the north)
Ware County (to the east)
Columbia County, Florida (to the south)
Baker County, Florida (to the south)
Echols County (to the southwest)
Lanier County (to the west)

Protected Natural Areas

A part of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is located in Clinch County. This refuge helps protect the unique wildlife and environment of the Okefenokee Swamp.

Towns and Communities

Clinch County has a few main towns and smaller communities:

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated Communities

Travisville
Cogdell
Fivemile Still
Edith
Council

People of Clinch County

The population of Clinch County has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	637	—
1860	3,063	380.8%
1870	3,945	28.8%
1880	4,138	4.9%
1890	6,652	60.8%
1900	8,732	31.3%
1910	8,424	−3.5%
1920	7,984	−5.2%
1930	7,015	−12.1%
1940	6,437	−8.2%
1950	6,007	−6.7%
1960	6,545	9.0%
1970	6,405	−2.1%
1980	6,660	4.0%
1990	6,160	−7.5%
2000	6,878	11.7%
2010	6,798	−1.2%
2020	6,749	−0.7%
2023 (est.)	6,746	−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,749 people living in the county. These people made up 2,477 households and 1,639 families.

Learning in Clinch County

The schools in Clinch County are part of the Clinch County School District. You can find more information about them on their main page.

Famous People from Clinch County

Some well-known people have come from Clinch County:

Ossie Davis, a famous actor.
Matthew Lintz, also an actor.
Iris Faircloth Blitch, a politician who was the only woman to sign the Southern Manifesto.
W. Benjamin Gibbs, a politician.
William Chester Lankford, a politician.
Jonathan Smith, a football player.