Gibson, Georgia facts for kids
Gibson is a small city in Georgia, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, for Glascock County. This means important county offices, like the courthouse, are located here. The Glascock County Courthouse is even a special historical site! In 2020, about 630 people lived in Gibson. The city is named after Judge William Gibson. He was a former officer in the Confederate army and gave money to build the first public building in Glascock County, which was the courthouse.
Quick facts for kids
Gibson, Georgia
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Glascock County Courthouse in Gibson
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Location in Glascock County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Glascock |
| Named for | William Gibson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 630 |
| • Density | 614.63/sq mi (237.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30810
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-32748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331807 |
Contents
A Look Back: Gibson's History
Gibson started in 1858. It was chosen as the main town for the new Glascock County. Later, it officially became a town in 1913. Then, in 1943, it was recognized as a city.
Where is Gibson?
Gibson is located a bit northeast of the middle of Glascock County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°13′58″N 82°35′43″W / 33.23278°N 82.59528°W. Two main roads, Georgia State Routes 102 and 171, meet right in the center of town.
- GA 102 goes west about 6 miles to Mitchell. It goes east about 10 miles to Stapleton.
- GA 171 goes north about 13 miles to Warrenton. It goes south about 24 miles to Louisville.
The closest big city is Augusta, which is about 44 miles northeast.
The city of Gibson covers about 1.04 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. Rocky Comfort Creek, a stream that flows southeast into the Ogeechee River, runs through the northern part of Gibson.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 123 | — | |
| 1890 | 197 | 60.2% | |
| 1900 | 293 | 48.7% | |
| 1910 | 367 | 25.3% | |
| 1920 | 462 | 25.9% | |
| 1930 | 442 | −4.3% | |
| 1940 | 474 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 460 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 479 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 701 | 46.3% | |
| 1980 | 730 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 679 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 694 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 663 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 630 | −5.0% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 630 people lived in Gibson.
Learning in Gibson
Glascock County School District
The Glascock County School District has one main school building. It teaches students from pre-school all the way up to twelfth grade. There are 42 full-time teachers and over 568 students in the district.
Famous People from Gibson
- T. J. M. Kelley - A doctor and a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Gibson (Georgia) para niños
