The city of Vienna (/vaɪˈɛnə/)[5] is the county seat[6] of Dooly County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,928 in 2020. Vienna is situated on the Flint River. It was established as Berrien in 1826. In 1833, its name was changed to Drayton. In 1841, it was renamed Vienna. Vienna was disincorporated at the time they changed the city's name to Vienna. The present name is after Vienna, in Austria.[7]
Vienna, Georgia | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Vienna City Hall | |
 Location in Dooly County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°6′N 83°48′W / 32.100°N 83.800°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dooly |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eddie Daniels[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.57 sq mi (14.44 km2) |
| • Land | 5.55 sq mi (14.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,928 |
| • Density | 527.66/sq mi (203.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31092 |
| Area code | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-79444[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0324707[4] |
| Website | www |
History edit
Vienna was founded in 1826 as the seat of Dooly County as Berrien. Its name was later changed to Drayton. The county seat moved to Drayton (it retained the same name), Georgia along the Flint River (Georgia) in 1836. It was later re-designated county seat in 1841. It was incorporated as a town in 1854 and as a city in 1901.[8]
Geography edit
Vienna is located in southern Dooly County. U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of town as Third Street, leading north 13 miles (21 km) to Unadilla and south 9 miles (14 km) to Cordele. Interstate 75 passes 2 miles (3 km) east of the center of town (and forms the eastern border of the city), with access from Exits 109 and 112. I-75 leads north 55 miles (89 km) to Macon and south 49 miles (79 km) to Tifton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Vienna has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.46%, is water.[9]
Climate edit
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vienna has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 536 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,035 | 93.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,003 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,103 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,203 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,063 | 71.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,202 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,099 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,341 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,886 | 23.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,708 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,973 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,011 | 34.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,928 | −27.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 439 | 14.99% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,078 | 70.97% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 36 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 351 | 11.99% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,928 people, 1,492 households, and 1,015 families residing in the city.
Arts and culture edit
The Big Pig Jig takes place in Vienna. It is the Southeast's largest and Georgia's oldest official barbecue cooking contest. The Big Pig Jig was named to the Discovery Travel Channel's top ten list of "World's Best Barbecue Contests" for four consecutive years (2002–2005).[citation needed]
The Georgia State Cotton Museum is located in Vienna.
Education edit
The Dooly County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.[13] The district has 92 full-time teachers and over 1,545 students.[14] The schools are:
- Fullington Academy
- Dooly County Elementary School
- Dooly County Middle School
- Dooly County High School
Notable people edit
Vienna is the birthplace of Georgia governor George Busbee and the late Hollywood film director Vincent Sherman. Another notable person from Vienna is Roger Kingdom, winner of two Olympic gold medals. Florida legislator Perry Earl Murray was born in Vienna.[15]
Senator Walter F George was from Vienna.
Former left fielder for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers Kal Daniels was born in Vienna.
Glen Cassell, a great basketball coach, coached Vienna High School to 4 state championships in the 50's & 60's
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Elected Officials". City of Vienna, GA. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Visit Historic Vienna, Georgia" (PDF). City of Vienna. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 242. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 251. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Vienna city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 23, 2015.[dead link]
- ^ "Vienna, Georgia Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Georgia Board of Education[permanent dead link], Retrieved June 8, 2010.
- ^ School Stats, Retrieved June 8, 2010.
- ^ Cash, William Thomas (1938). "The Story of Florida".
External links edit
- City of Vienna official website
- South Georgia Historic Newspapers Archive, Digital Library of Georgia. Includes issues of the Vienna News and Vienna Progress newspapers.