Pembroke, Georgia Facts for Kids

Pembroke is a city in Bryan County, Georgia, USA. It's also the main town, or county seat, for Bryan County. In 2020, about 2,513 people lived here. Pembroke is about 35 miles west of Savannah and 20 miles south of Statesboro. It's part of the larger Savannah area.

History of Pembroke
Geography of Pembroke
- Roads and Size
Population of Pembroke
Education in Pembroke
- Schools in Bryan County
Notable People from Pembroke
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History of Pembroke

Pembroke started in 1892 as a railroad town. It was a place where turpentine was shipped out. The town got its name from an early resident, Pembroke Whitfield Williams. It officially became a city in 1905.

Moving the County Seat

In 1935, people voted to move the county seat from Clyde to Pembroke. The first meeting of the County Commissioners in Pembroke happened on February 15, 1937. This made Pembroke the main center for Bryan County.

Tornadoes in Pembroke

Pembroke has faced strong storms over the years.

On April 9, 1998, a powerful F3 tornado hit the city. It caused a lot of damage and sadly, two people died. Seventeen others were hurt.
On April 5, 2022, another strong tornado, an EF2, struck the town. It damaged many buildings, trees, and power lines. This tornado later became even stronger (EF4) in Black Creek. It caused huge damage there, killing one person and injuring 12.

Historic District

The Pembroke Historic District is a special area in the city. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important old buildings and sites that are protected.

Geography of Pembroke

Pembroke is located in the northern part of Bryan County. Its exact location is 32°08′24″N 81°37′25″W / 32.139892°N 81.623553°W / 32.139892; -81.623553.

Roads and Size

U.S. Route 280 goes right through the middle of Pembroke. This road leads east about 10 miles to Interstate 16. It continues about 35 miles to Savannah. If you go west on U.S. Route 280, you'll reach Claxton in about 16 miles.

The United States Census Bureau says Pembroke covers a total area of about 7.69 square miles (19.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.64 square miles (19.6 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.

Population of Pembroke

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	467	—
1920	560	19.9%
1930	788	40.7%
1940	1,039	31.9%
1950	1,171	12.7%
1960	1,450	23.8%
1970	1,361	−6.1%
1980	1,400	2.9%
1990	1,503	7.4%
2000	2,379	58.3%
2010	2,196	−7.7%
2020	2,513	14.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the city of Pembroke had 2,513 people living there. There were 887 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 656 were families. Pembroke is a diverse community with people from many different backgrounds.

Education in Pembroke

The Bryan County School District manages schools from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has 328 full-time teachers. They teach over 5,552 students across the county.

Schools in Bryan County

The district includes several schools:

Bryan County High School
Richmond Hill High School
Bryan County Middle School
Richmond Hill Middle School
Bryan County Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Lanier Primary School
Richmond Hill Elementary School
Richmond Hill Primary School

Notable People from Pembroke

Jabbo Smith: This famous jazz musician was born in Pembroke.

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Pembroke Historic District (2021)
Seal of Pembroke, Georgia
Location in Bryan County and Georgia

Pembroke, Georgia facts for kids

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