Whigham, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whigham, Georgia
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Whigham City Hall
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Location in Grady County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Grady | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 428 | |
| • Density | 364.88/sq mi (140.83/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
31797, 39897
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| Area code(s) | 229 | |
| FIPS code | 13-82412 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333406 | |
Whigham is a small city located in Grady County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 428 people lived there.
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Whigham's History
The city of Whigham was named after Robert Whigham. He was a local merchant, which means he owned a store or traded goods.
In 1896, the government of Georgia officially made Whigham a town. This means it got its own local government. Later, in 1970, it was officially recognized as a city.
Where is Whigham?
Whigham is in the western part of Grady County. You can find it at these coordinates: 30°53′3″N 84°19′30″W / 30.88417°N 84.32500°W.
A main road, U.S. Route 84, goes right through the middle of Whigham. This road is called Broad Avenue in the city. If you go east on this road for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach Cairo. Cairo is the main city in Grady County. If you go west for about 15 miles (24 km), you'll get to Bainbridge.
Whigham is also located about halfway between two much larger cities: Memphis, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida.
The city covers a total area of about 1.19 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Whigham?
The number of people living in Whigham has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 144 | — | |
| 1890 | 264 | 83.3% | |
| 1900 | 392 | 48.5% | |
| 1910 | 627 | 59.9% | |
| 1920 | 662 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 442 | −33.2% | |
| 1940 | 533 | 20.6% | |
| 1950 | 471 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 463 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 381 | −17.7% | |
| 1980 | 507 | 33.1% | |
| 1990 | 605 | 19.3% | |
| 2000 | 631 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 471 | −25.4% | |
| 2020 | 428 | −9.1% | |
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In the year 2000, a study called the census showed that 631 people lived in Whigham. These people made up 179 households, and 134 of those were families. By 2020, the population had gone down to 428 people.
Schools in Whigham
The public schools in the Whigham area are managed by the Grady County School System.
Whigham School is located right in the city. It teaches students from kindergarten up to 8th grade. For high school, students from Whigham go to Cairo High School in Cairo.
Famous People from Whigham
- Johnnie Marshall was born in Whigham in 1961. He is a talented electric blues guitarist, songwriter, and singer.
- Ernest Riles used to play baseball professionally. He was an infielder for teams like the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers. He lived in Whigham when he played for the Giants.
See also
In Spanish: Whigham para niños
