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Morgan, Georgia
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Morgan City Hall
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Location in Calhoun County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,741 |
| • Density | 1,329.01/sq mi (513.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39866
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-52696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0318451 |
Morgan is a city in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Calhoun County. In 2020, about 1,741 people lived in Morgan.
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History of Morgan, Georgia
Morgan was started in 1854. It became the main town for the newly formed Calhoun County. The city officially became a city in 1856. Morgan got its name from Hiram Morgan, who was an important official in the county.
Between 1923 and 1929, another city called Arlington, Georgia briefly took over as the county seat. This change happened after people voted on it. But after another vote, Morgan became the county seat again.
Exploring Morgan's Geography
Morgan is located in the middle of Calhoun County. Its exact spot is 31.538877 degrees North and 84.601034 degrees West. The city is about 30 miles (48 km) west of Albany. It is also about 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Blakely.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Morgan covers a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People of Morgan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 187 | — | |
| 1870 | 126 | −32.6% | |
| 1880 | 111 | −11.9% | |
| 1890 | 180 | 62.2% | |
| 1900 | 240 | 33.3% | |
| 1910 | 302 | 25.8% | |
| 1920 | 341 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 249 | −27.0% | |
| 1940 | 282 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 304 | 7.8% | |
| 1960 | 293 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 280 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,464 | 481.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,861 | 27.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,741 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Morgan's population has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,464 people living in the city. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,741 people.
Famous People from Morgan
Some well-known people have come from Morgan, Georgia.
- Billy Bryan was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- Tom Cheney was also a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Morgan (Georgia) para niños
