Saint George, Georgia facts for kids
Saint George is a small community in Georgia. It is not officially a town or city, but it is a named place. You can find it in the "Georgia Bend" area of the St. Mary's River. This makes Saint George the southernmost named place in all of Georgia. It is located in Charlton County, just south of the town of Folkston. In 2020, about 2,237 people lived in the Saint George area. This number includes Saint George itself and nearby rural areas like Moniac. The special mail code, or ZIP Code, for Saint George is 31562.
A Look at Saint George's Past
Saint George was once officially recognized as a town by the Georgia General Assembly. This happened in 1906. However, its official town status was removed in 1924. Since then, it has been known as an unincorporated community.
Learning in Saint George: Schools
Students living in Saint George and the areas around it go to St. George Elementary School. This school is part of the Charlton County School District. It teaches children from kindergarten up to the sixth grade. After sixth grade, students move on to Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby town of Folkston.
Getting Around: Roads and Railways
The main roads that go through Saint George are Georgia State Route 94, Georgia State Route 121, and Georgia State Route 23. State Route 94 travels from west to east through the "Georgia Bend" area. It crosses the Saint Mary's River using two different bridges. State Routes 121 and 23 run north and south. They cross the Saint Mary's River on a bridge and then go through Folkston. After Folkston, they split off, sometimes sharing the road with US 1-23 and 301 in Homeland.
Saint George also has a single railroad line. This line belongs to the Norfolk Southern Railway. It is called the Valdosta District. This railway runs right next to State Route 94. It has been an important part of the community since 1899.
