Preston, Georgia facts for kids
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Preston, Georgia
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Preston City Hall
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Location in Webster County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 453 |
| • Density | 100.7/sq mi (38.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31824
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-62720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332757 |
Preston is a small community in Webster County, Georgia, in the United States. It's about 17 miles west of Americus. In the year 2000, about 453 people lived there. Preston used to be an official town from 1857 until 2009. It is also the main town, or county seat, for Webster County.
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History of Preston
Preston was started in 1856. It became the main town, or county seat, for Webster County. In 1857, it officially became a town. Later, in 1977, it was recognized as a city. However, in 2009, Preston stopped being a separate city. It became part of the larger government of Webster County.
Preston's Location and Roads
Preston is located at 32°3′39″N 84°32′18″W / 32.06083°N 84.53833°W.
Highways in Preston
Several important roads go through Preston. These include U.S. Route 280 and Georgia State Route 41, along with Georgia State Route 153.
- U.S. Route 280 runs east to west through Preston. It's known as Hamilton Street. This road goes about 9 miles east to Plains and 9 miles west to Richland.
- GA-41 goes from south to north. For a short part, it shares the same path as U.S. 280 in the downtown area. GA-41 leads about 19 miles north to Buena Vista and 9 miles southwest to Weston.
- GA-153 starts just north of Preston. It goes northeast about 20 miles to Ellaville.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Preston covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Preston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 186 | — | |
| 1880 | 139 | −25.3% | |
| 1900 | 146 | — | |
| 1910 | 259 | 77.4% | |
| 1920 | 252 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 321 | 27.4% | |
| 1940 | 349 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 260 | −25.5% | |
| 1960 | 232 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 226 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 429 | 89.8% | |
| 1990 | 388 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 453 | 16.8% | |
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In the year 2000, a census counted 453 people living in Preston. These people lived in 190 households, and 129 of these were families. The population was spread out, with about 100 people living in each square mile.
Who Lives in Preston?
- About 67.77% of the people were White.
- About 28.26% were African American.
- A small number were Native American or from other races.
- About 3.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50%) were married couples living together.
- About 15.3% of households had a female head with no husband present.
- About 30.5% of all households were made up of single individuals.
- About 19.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- The average household had 2.37 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
Age and Income
- About 24.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 18.1% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Preston was 39 years.
- The average income for a household was $29,750 per year.
- The average income for a family was $37,083 per year.
- About 24.9% of all people in Preston lived below the poverty line. This included 37.3% of those under 18 and 32.9% of those 65 or older.
Education in Preston
The Webster County School District is in charge of schools in Preston. This district teaches students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade.
Schools in the District
The district has two main schools:
- Webster County Elementary/Middle School
- Webster County High School
The district has about 23 full-time teachers and teaches over 405 students.
Famous Person from Preston
- Walter F. George was a very important person in the United States government. He was the 91st President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This means he was a high-ranking leader in the Senate. Walter F. George was born on a farm near Preston.
Gallery
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The Webster County courthouse was built in 1915 in the Neoclassical revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980.
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The Webster County Jails were added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 2000.
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Post Office in Preston (ZIP code: 31824)
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Webster County Board of Education
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See also
In Spanish: Preston (Georgia) para niños
