Jesup, Georgia facts for kids
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Jesup, Georgia
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City Hall photo
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Location in Wayne County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.76 sq mi (43.41 km2) |
| • Land | 16.55 sq mi (42.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,809 |
| • Density | 592.83/sq mi (228.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
31545-31546, 31599
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-42268 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0316104 |
| Website | http://www.jesupga.gov/ |
Jesup is a city located in Wayne County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 9,809 people lived there. It is also the main city, or "county seat," of Wayne County. This means it's where the county government offices are located.
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A Look at Jesup's Past
How Jesup Began
In February 1869, a man named Willis Clary started building a two-story hotel. This hotel was near where two important railroads met: the Macon and Brunswick Railroad and the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. Soon after, four stores opened in the area.
Willis Clary was a key person in starting what would become Jesup. He even became the first mayor of the new town. By September 1869, Jesup had five stores, a sawmill, and a special eating place for railroad workers. By December 1869, the community was officially known as Jesup.
The Name of Jesup
Jesup was named after Thomas Jesup. He was a general who served during the Second Seminole War.
Becoming the County Seat
The area where Jesup is located was once part of Appling County, Georgia. On August 27, 1872, some parts of Appling County were added to Wayne County. In 1873, Jesup became the new county seat for Wayne County, taking over from Waynesville.
Making History in Jesup
In 2021, Rose Marcus achieved something special. She became the first African American City Manager for Jesup. She was also the first African American woman to hold this important position in the city. A City Manager helps run the city's daily operations.
Where is Jesup Located?
Jesup is found at 31°36′7″N 81°53′6″W / 31.60194°N 81.88500°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The city covers a total area of about 16.6 square miles (43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 16.5 square miles (42.7 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water. Jesup is about 35 miles west of Hinesville and 12 miles southwest of Ludowici, Georgia.
People Living in Jesup
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 562 | — | |
| 1890 | 907 | 61.4% | |
| 1900 | 805 | −11.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,415 | 75.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,941 | 37.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,303 | 18.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,903 | 26.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,605 | 58.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,304 | 58.6% | |
| 1970 | 9,091 | 24.5% | |
| 1980 | 9,418 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,958 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,279 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,214 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,809 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Jesup as of 2020.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,692 | 47.83% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,954 | 40.31% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.94% |
| Other/Mixed | 336 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 708 | 7.22% |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 9,809 people living in Jesup. There were 3,754 households and 2,365 families in the city.
Learning in Jesup
The Wayne County School District helps students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has a pre-K center, five elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, and an academy school. There are 320 full-time teachers and over 5,256 students in the district.
Jesup is also home to Coastal Pines Technical College. This college offers training for different jobs and careers. The city has one main high school, Wayne County High School. This school was built in 2002 and replaced an older building.
The old high school building was used for a while by the Jesup Police Department and the Boys and Girls Club. Now, the Jesup Police Department is in a different location. Most sports events, like football, baseball, soccer, and softball, are still held at the old high school complex.
The Wayne County Library is located right next to the sports complex. It's a great place for students and everyone in the community to find books and learn.
Getting Around Jesup
Train Travel
You can catch a passenger train called the Silver Meteor at the Jesup Amtrak station. This train is run by Amtrak and can take you to other cities.
Major Roads
Several important United States highways pass through Jesup. These include U.S. Highway 25, U.S. Highway 84, U.S. Highway 301, and U.S. Highway 341. These roads connect Jesup to other towns and cities.
Air Travel
For air travel, there's the Jesup-Wayne County Airport. It's also known as William A. Zorn Airport (FAA location identifier: JES) and is located just south of the town.
Notable People from Jesup
Many interesting people have come from Jesup, Georgia:
- Ed Bacon - a priest and author.
- Randall Bramblett - a talented musician.
- Tasha Cobbs - a Grammy-winning gospel singer.
- Len Hauss - a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Tre' Jackson - a current professional football player in the NFL.
- Greyson Lambert - a former quarterback for the University of Georgia.
- David Larson - an Olympic gold medalist in swimming from the 1984 Summer Olympics.
- T. Y. McGill - a current professional football player in the NFL.
- Lindsay Scott - a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Erwin C. Surrency - a legal historian, author, and professor.
- John Warren - a former professional football player in the NFL.
- Drew Worsham - a musician.
Images for kids
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City hall
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Jesup Fire Department
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Jesup Post Office
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Jesup Police Department
See also
In Spanish: Jesup (Georgia) para niños
