Sandfly, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandfly
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 Sandfly, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 332970 |
Sandfly, sometimes spelled Sand Fly, is a special place in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would.
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Discovering Sandfly's Story
Sandfly was first settled by African Americans in the 1800s. It grew up around where Montgomery Crossroad and Skidaway Road meet today. This area has a rich history that's important to learn about.
How Sandfly Began
Many families who live in Sandfly today can trace their family roots back to people who were once enslaved at a nearby place called Wormsloe Plantation. After they became free, these brave individuals bought land. They built their homes and started churches, creating the community we know as Sandfly. This was a huge step for them, building a new life and a strong community.
Sandfly as a Crossroads
After the year 1870, something important happened. Central Avenue became a main road for the Industrial Streetcar System. Imagine a train that ran on tracks right through the community! This made Sandfly a busy connection point. It linked the big city of Savannah with other important places like Wormsloe Plantation, the Bethesda Home for Boys, and Isle of Hope. Sandfly was truly a crossroads where people and goods moved between different areas.
A Thriving Community Today
Even now, Sandfly continues to be a lively and important historic African-American community. It holds onto its unique past while looking towards the future.
