Greensboro, Georgia facts for kids
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Greensboro, Georgia
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Greene County Courthouse in Greensboro
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Location in Greene County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.97 sq mi (18.06 km2) |
| • Land | 6.91 sq mi (17.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
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| • Total | 3,648 |
| • Density | 528.16/sq mi (203.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30642
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| Area code(s) | Area code 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-34876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356104 |
Greensboro is a city located in Greene County, Georgia, in the United States. It's the main city, or "county seat," of Greene County. In 2020, about 3,648 people lived there. The city is found roughly halfway between two larger cities, Atlanta and Augusta, right along Interstate 20.
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A Look Back: Greensboro's History
Greensboro was started around 1780. In 1787, it became the main town for the new Greene County. It officially became a town in 1803 and then a city in 1855. The city got its name from Major General Nathanael Greene. He was a leader of the American forces during the Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781.
Where is Greensboro? (Geography)
Greensboro is right in the middle of Greene County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°34′18″N 83°10′51″W / 33.57167°N 83.18083°W. U.S. Route 278 goes through the city center, known as Broad Street. This road leads about 7 miles (11 km) east to Union Point and 19 miles (31 km) west to Madison.
Georgia State Route 44 heads southwest from Greensboro, about 22 miles (35 km) to Eatonton. State Route 15 goes north for about 34 miles (55 km) to Athens. It also goes southeast for 27 miles (43 km) to Sparta. The city's area stretches southwest along SR 44 to include Exit 130 on Interstate 20. Interstate 20 takes you about 70 miles (110 km) east to Augusta or 73 miles (117 km) west to Atlanta.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Greensboro covers a total area of about 6.97 square miles (18.1 km2). Most of this, 6.91 square miles (17.9 km2), is land. Only a small part, 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2), is water. The city is in the Oconee River area. It's also about 5 miles (8 km) east of Lake Oconee and 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Oconee National Forest.
Who Lives Here? (Population)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 411 | — | |
| 1840 | 763 | — | |
| 1870 | 913 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,621 | 77.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,313 | −19.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,511 | 15.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,120 | 40.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,128 | 0.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,125 | −0.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,459 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,688 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,773 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,583 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,985 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,860 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,238 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,359 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,648 | 8.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Greensboro as of 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 802 | 21.98% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,196 | 60.2% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 43 | 1.18% |
| Other/mixed | 81 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 520 | 14.25% |
In 2020, there were 3,648 people living in Greensboro. These people lived in 1,288 households, which included 808 families.
Learning in Greensboro (Education)
Greene County Schools
The Greene County School District offers education from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. It has two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a special charter school. The district employs 158 full-time teachers and teaches over 2,280 students.
Here are the schools in the district:
- Greensboro Elementary
- Union Point Elementary
- Anita White Carson Middle School
- Greene County High School
- Lake Oconee Academy
There is also a private school in the area called Nathanael Greene Academy.
Famous Faces from Greensboro
Many interesting people have connections to Greensboro:
- Thomas W. Cobb: A former U.S. representative and senator, and a judge. Cobb County, Georgia is named after him.
- William Crosby Dawson: A former congressman and U.S. senator from Georgia. He was born, died, and is buried in Greensboro.
- Foogiano: A rapper signed to 1017 Records, who was born in Greensboro.
- Augustus Baldwin Longstreet: A lawyer and early American humorist writer. He represented Greene County in the state government in 1821.
- Mickey Mantle: A famous center fielder for the New York Yankees and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He lived in Greensboro after he stopped playing baseball.
- Joshua Nesbitt: A former starting quarterback for the Georgia Tech football team.
- Joseph Parker Jr.: The last surviving U.S. Navy doctor who took part in the Allied invasion of Omaha Beach during World War II.
- John Perkins Ralls: A Confederate congressman from Alabama, born in Greensboro.
- Tim Simpson: A professional golfer who lives in Greensboro.
- Sonny Terry: A blues and folk musician known for his amazing harmonica playing. He was born in Greensboro.
- Elizabeth Wilson: The first African American mayor of Decatur, Georgia.
See also
In Spanish: Greensboro (Georgia) para niños
