Lyons, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lyons, Georgia
City
Lyons City Hall
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Location in Toombs County and the state of Georgia
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Toombs
Area
• Total	8.20 sq mi (21.24 km2)
• Land	8.01 sq mi (20.75 km2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,239
• Density	529.15/sq mi (204.31/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	30436
Area code(s)	912
FIPS code	13-48232
GNIS feature ID	0317505

Lyons is a city located in Toombs County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,239 people lived there. It is also the main city, or "county seat," for Toombs County.

The Story of Lyons

Lyons started around 1890. It began as a train station, or "depot," for the Central of Georgia Railway. The community was named after a railroad official named Mr. Lyons.

Lyons officially became a city on December 9, 1897. Later, in 1905, it was chosen to be the county seat for the new Toombs County. This means it became the main city for the county's government.

Where is Lyons Located?

Lyons is found at 32°12′15″N 82°19′22″W / 32.20417°N 82.32278°W / 32.20417; -82.32278. This is its exact spot on a map.

Roads and Highways

The city is located where two major U.S. Routes meet: U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 280.

• U.S. Route 1 goes north and south through the middle of Lyons. It leads north about 12 miles (19 km) to Oak Park. It goes south about 31 miles (50 km) to Baxley.
• U.S. Route 280 runs east and west through the city. It is known as West Liberty Avenue. This route goes southeast about 15 miles (24 km) to Reidsville. It goes west about 6 miles (10 km) to Vidalia.

Other important roads in Lyons include Georgia State Routes 152, 178, and 292.

Land and Water Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 7.5 square miles (19.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.5 square miles (19.4 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

People and Community

In 2020, there were 4,239 people living in Lyons. These people made up 1,607 households, with 1,013 families among them.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Lyons has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1900 to 2020:

Diversity in Lyons

The people living in Lyons come from many different backgrounds. Here is a breakdown of the racial groups in Lyons as of 2020:

Education in Lyons

The Toombs County School District is in charge of schools in the area. It serves students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade.

The district has:

• Three elementary schools
• One middle school
• One high school

There are 177 full-time teachers in the district. They teach over 2,856 students.

Famous People from Lyons

Many notable people have come from Lyons, Georgia. Some of them include:

• Jeremy Beasley (born 1995), a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
• Mel Blount (born 1948), a former professional football player who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Craig Campbell (born 1979), a popular country music singer.
• Don Collins (1952–2022), a former professional baseball player.
• John P. Coursey (1914–1992), a brigadier general and naval aviator in the Marine Corps.
• Nick Eason (born 1980), a former professional football player. He is currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a coach.
• Mads Krügger (born 1985), a professional wrestler.
• Travares Tillman (born 1977), a former professional football player.