Reidsville, Georgia facts for kids
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Reidsville, Georgia
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Reidsville City Hall
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Location in Tattnall County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.70 sq mi (19.93 km2) |
| • Land | 7.57 sq mi (19.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,515 |
| • Density | 332.14/sq mi (128.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
30453, 30499
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-64512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321516 |
Reidsville is a city located in Tattnall County, Georgia. It is the main city and the "county seat" for Tattnall County, which means it's where the county government is based. In 2020, about 2,515 people lived there. The Georgia State Prison is also located close to Reidsville.
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History of Reidsville
Reidsville was started around 1828. It became the county seat for Tattnall County in 1832, chosen by the Georgia General Assembly. The city was officially recognized as a town in 1838 and later as a city in 1905. It was named after Robert R. Reid, who was a governor of Florida at the time.
Reidsville During World War II
During World War II, Reidsville had at least one, and possibly two, prisoner of war (POW) camps. These camps held captured German soldiers. The exact location of these camps is not fully known today. People believe one camp might have been near where a gas station and storage company are now.
Researchers have found some German items in the area. However, because many houses have been built there, it's hard to tell if these items were from the camp or from the onion fields where the prisoners used to work.
Geography and Location
Reidsville is located at 32°5′2″N 82°7′15″W / 32.08389°N 82.12083°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 7.7 square miles (19.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 106 | — | |
| 1900 | 257 | — | |
| 1910 | 454 | 76.7% | |
| 1920 | 553 | 21.8% | |
| 1930 | 631 | 14.1% | |
| 1940 | 805 | 27.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,266 | 57.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,229 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,806 | 46.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,296 | 27.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,469 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,235 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,944 | 121.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,515 | −49.1% | |
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The population of Reidsville has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 2,515 people living in the city. These people lived in 1,189 households, and 694 of these were families.
Diversity in Reidsville
Reidsville is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups living in the city as of 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,184 | 47.08% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,022 | 40.64% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.43% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 80 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 | 7.44% |
Education in Reidsville
Students in Reidsville are part of the Tattnall County School District. This district provides education from pre-school all the way up to twelfth grade.
Schools in the Area
The Tattnall County School District has a total of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. There are over 200 full-time teachers helping more than 3,305 students learn.
Schools located right in Reidsville include:
- Reidsville Elementary School
- North Tattnall Middle School
Students in Reidsville usually attend Tattnall County High School, which is located nearby.
Famous People from Reidsville
Several notable individuals have connections to Reidsville:
- James Kicklighter is a film director who went to Reidsville Elementary School and Reidsville Middle School. He then graduated from Tattnall County High School.
- Lena Baker was the first and only woman in Georgia to be executed by the electric chair. This happened at the Georgia State Prison in Reidsville.
- Linton McGee Collins was a well-known judge.
- Emma Gresham was an American teacher and politician who served as the mayor of Keysville, Georgia.
- Jack Hill (politician) was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He represented Georgia's 4th District in the Georgia State Senate.
Images for kids
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North Tattnall Middle School
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Reidsville Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Reidsville (Georgia) para niños
