Vernonburg, Georgia facts for kids
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Vernonburg, Georgia
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Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139 |
| • Density | 344.91/sq mi (133.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31419
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-79164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333326 |
Vernonburg is a small town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It is located about 10 miles south of downtown Savannah. The town sits along a bend in the Vernon River, which is a tidal creek. In 2020, 139 people lived there.
Vernonburg is part of the larger Savannah metropolitan area. This means it is connected to the bigger city of Savannah.
History of Vernonburg
The state government of Georgia officially made Vernonburg a town in 1866. The community was named after James Vernon. He is known for helping the Salzburger emigrants come to Georgia.
Where is Vernonburg?
Vernonburg is located at 31°58′2″N 81°7′14″W / 31.96722°N 81.12056°W.
The town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Vernonburg is mostly made up of homes along the Vernon River.
People of Vernonburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 65 | — | |
| 1970 | 136 | 109.2% | |
| 1980 | 178 | 30.9% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −58.4% | |
| 2000 | 138 | 86.5% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 139 | 13.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 122 people living in Vernonburg. These people lived in 59 households, and 47 of these were families. The town had about 69 housing units.
Most of the people living in Vernonburg were White (98.4%). About 1.6% of the population was Asian.
- About 21.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 24.6% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the town was 51.0 years.
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Vernonburg Historic District
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Vernonburg Historic District
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Vernonburg Historic District
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Vernonburg Historic District
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Vernonburg Historic District
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Vernonburg Historic District
See also
In Spanish: Vernonburg para niños
