Shellman, Georgia facts for kids
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Shellman, Georgia
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Shellman in 2012.
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Location in Randolph County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 861 |
| • Density | 273.42/sq mi (105.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39886
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-70120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356533 |
Shellman is a small city located in Randolph County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,083 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 861. The buildings in the city's main business area are very old and special. They were made an historic district in 1985 and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their important history.
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Where is Shellman Located?
Shellman is found at coordinates 31°45′31″N 84°36′46″W / 31.75861°N 84.61278°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The city covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Shellman's Past: A Brief History
Shellman became an official city in 1883. It was first called Ward. This name honored John P. Ward. He had a big idea to bring the Southwest Georgia Railroad to the area. He also helped place a train station where the town center is now.
Just two years later, the town's name changed to Shellman. This new name honored Major R. F. Shellman. He was the General Traffic Manager for the Central of Georgia Railroad. Major Shellman was a big supporter of the new town. He also gave money to help build the Shellman Institute, which was the town's new school.
Historic Buildings in Shellman
The Shellman Historic District is a special area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means its old buildings are important to history. The Randolph County Georgia Historical Society has shared many details about Shellman's past online.
- They have information about who owned land around Shellman from 1827 to 1883.
- You can also find the business history of Shellman from 1844 to 1950.
- There's a list of historic buildings in Shellman from 1830 to 1950.
- This list includes over 400 buildings. It tells you who owned them over time.
- There are also interactive maps. These maps show where buildings and major land areas were located around Shellman.
Who Lives in Shellman?
The word "demographics" means facts about the people who live in a place. This includes how many people there are and what groups they belong to. The population of Shellman has changed over the years.
Shellman Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 462 | — | |
| 1900 | 584 | 26.4% | |
| 1910 | 985 | 68.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,074 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,117 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,063 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,090 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,050 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,166 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,254 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,162 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,166 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,083 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 861 | −20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Shellman's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 861 people living in Shellman. There were 374 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 213 were families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 292 | 33.91% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 545 | 63.3% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 15 | 1.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 0.93% |
Famous People from Shellman
Many interesting people have connections to Shellman.
- Thomas Davis is a famous NFL defensive football player. He grew up in Shellman.
- Donnell Harvey is a former NBA basketball player. He also grew up in this city.
- Diadourius Boudleaux Bryant was born in Shellman in 1920. He was part of a very successful songwriting team called Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.
- Paul C. Broun Sr. was born here in 1916. He later became a Georgia State Senator.
- Ernest Lanford was a golf coach for FSU from 1991 to 2000. He was also a starting pitcher for Shellman High School's state baseball championship team in 1956.
Images for kids
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The Shellman Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Shellman City Hall
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Shellman Post Office (ZIP code: 39886)
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Shellman Volunteer Fire Department
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See also
In Spanish: Shellman para niños
