Flemington is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area. The population was 825 in 2020.

Flemington, Georgia
Flemington City Hall
Flemington City Hall
Location in Liberty County and the state of Georgia
Location in Liberty County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°51′23″N 81°33′40″W / 31.85639°N 81.56111°W / 31.85639; -81.56111
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyLiberty
Government
 • MayorPaul Hawkins
Area
 • Total4.77 sq mi (12.35 km2)
 • Land4.77 sq mi (12.34 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total825
 • Density173.10/sq mi (66.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31313
Area code912
FIPS code13-30088[2]
GNIS feature ID0355840[3]
Websitecityofflemington.org

History

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A post office called Flemington was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1966.[4] The community was named after William Fleming, a pioneer settler.[5] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Flemington in 1941.[6]

Geography

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Flemington is located in central Liberty County at 31°51′23″N 81°33′40″W / 31.856356°N 81.561154°W / 31.856356; -81.561154.[7] It is bordered to the west by Hinesville, the county seat. U.S. Route 84 passes through the center of Flemington, leading west into Hinesville and east 12 miles (19 km) to Interstate 95 on the east side of Midway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Flemington has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.3 km2), of which 0.86 acres (3,485 m2), or 0.03%, are water.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
195090
196014965.6%
197026577.9%
198044066.0%
1990279−36.6%
200036932.3%
2010743101.4%
202082511.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

In 2020, its population was 825.

Education

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The Liberty County School District operates public schools that serve Flemington.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  5. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 78. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  6. ^ "Flemington". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.