Higgston, Georgia facts for kids
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Higgston, Georgia
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.17 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 314 |
| • Density | 99.84/sq mi (38.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30410 (Ailey)
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-38348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331970 |
Higgston is a small town located in Montgomery County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 314 people lived there.
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History of Higgston
When was Higgston Founded?
Higgston became an official town in 1903. The Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's parliament, made it official.
Who was Higgston Named After?
The town got its name from a man named James Higgs. He owned several watermills in the area. Watermills used the power of flowing water to grind grain or saw wood.
Geography of Higgston
Where is Higgston Located?
Higgston is in the northeastern part of Montgomery County. Its exact location is 32°13′2″N 82°28′2″W / 32.21722°N 82.46722°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 280 goes through the southern part of Higgston. If you travel west on this road for about 8 miles, you will reach Mount Vernon. This is the main town, or county seat, for Montgomery County. Traveling east on U.S. Route 280 for about 3 miles will take you to Vidalia.
State Routes 15 and 29 both pass through the center of Higgston. They are known as James Street in town. These routes lead northwest about 13 miles to Soperton. Another road, State Route 135, goes south from U.S. Route 280 for 13 miles to Uvalda.
Land and Water Features
Higgston covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Rocky Creek flows through the eastern side of the town. This creek then travels southeast to join the Ohoopee River in Tattnall County.
Population of Higgston
How Many People Live in Higgston?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 207 | — | |
| 1920 | 161 | −22.2% | |
| 1930 | 150 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 141 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 155 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 151 | −2.6% | |
| 1970 | 175 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 152 | −13.1% | |
| 1990 | 274 | 80.3% | |
| 2000 | 316 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 323 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 314 | −2.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 316 people living in Higgston. These people made up 134 households, with 84 of them being families. By 2020, the town's population was 314 people.
Notable People from Higgston
- J. Ollie Edmunds – He was the fourth president of Stetson University.
See also
In Spanish: Higgston para niños
