Hardup, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hardup, Georgia
Hard Up community
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baker |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 229 |
Hardup is a small place in Baker County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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Discovering Hardup's Geography
Hardup is found along Hard Up Road. Other roads in the area include Middle Road, River Road, County Line Road, Wildfair Road, and Colquitt-Ford Road.
Natural Features and Waterways
The area has many interesting natural spots. These include Cowan Shoals and two places called Horseshoe Bend. You can also find Reflection Lake and Buzzard Roost Island.
There are several water features too. These include Baptism Pond, Cassidy Pond, Berry Spring, Culpepper Spring, and Double Springs.
Hardup's Past: The Post Office
Long ago, Hardup had its own post office. It opened on February 8, 1889. At that time, about 150 people lived in Hardup. However, the post office closed on October 23, 1890. Its services were then moved to Baconton.
Important Community Places
Hardup is home to several important community spots.
Cemeteries in Hardup
There are two cemeteries in Hardup. These are Davis Cemetery and Hardup Cemetery.
Churches in Hardup
The community also has a few churches. These include Ephesus Church, Mount Airy Church, and Weldon Springs Church.
Hardup Today: A Farming Community
As of 2011, Hardup is mainly a small farming community. It continues to be a quiet place where people live and work.
