Stillmore, Georgia facts for kids
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Stillmore, Georgia
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Location in Emanuel County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.20 sq mi (8.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 142.03/sq mi (54.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30464
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-73620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356564 |
Stillmore is a small city in Emanuel County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 439 people lived there.
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History of Stillmore
Stillmore used to be called "Kea's Mill." The story goes that postal workers offered "still more" names for the town's post office. This happened when their first list of names wasn't good enough. That's how the town got its unique name!
Where is Stillmore?
Stillmore is located in the southeastern part of Emanuel County. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°26′28″N 82°12′53″W / 32.44111°N 82.21472°W.
Roads and Travel
Georgia State Route 57 goes through Stillmore. This road leads northwest about 14 miles to Swainsboro. Swainsboro is the main city in the county. If you go southeast on Route 57 for about 5 miles, you'll reach Interstate 16.
Georgia State Route 192 also crosses Route 57 in the middle of Stillmore. Route 192 goes northeast about 11 miles to Twin City. If you head west on Route 192 for about 5 miles, you'll get to U.S. Route 1.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says Stillmore covers about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.09 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.11 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes
Stillmore's population has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 741 | — | |
| 1910 | 645 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 916 | 42.0% | |
| 1930 | 618 | −32.5% | |
| 1940 | 493 | −20.2% | |
| 1950 | 420 | −14.8% | |
| 1960 | 354 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 522 | 47.5% | |
| 1980 | 527 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 615 | 16.7% | |
| 2000 | 730 | 18.7% | |
| 2010 | 532 | −27.1% | |
| 2020 | 439 | −17.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 730 people living in Stillmore. By 2020, the population had gone down to 439 people.
Schools in Stillmore
Stillmore has a private Christian school called David Emanuel Academy (DEA). For public school students, they attend schools in the Emanuel County School District. One of these schools is Swainsboro High School.
Famous People from Stillmore
- George L. Smith was a well-known politician from Stillmore. He used to be the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. This means he was the leader of one of the main groups that make laws in Georgia.
Stillmore in Media
The town of Stillmore is the setting for a play. The play is called Stillmore, Georgia. It was written, produced, and directed by a person named Brad Ogden.
See also
In Spanish: Stillmore para niños
