Pierce County Map, Georgia
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Pierce County, Georgia
Pierce County is tucked in southeast Georgia. The county’s been around since 1857, carved out of Ware and Appling counties. Blackshear is now the county seat.
Agriculture drives the local economy. You’ll find a mix of farmland and piney woods here. The Okefenokee Swamp Park sits just a short distance to the south. Here’s where you’ll get a glimpse into Georgia’s wild side.
There’s not too much for parks here, but Laura Walker State Park is south of the county line. It draws campers and fishermen (and fisherwomen) year-round. Pierce County doesn’t operate on a grand scale, but it has charm to spare.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Pierce County |
| County Seat | Blackshear |
| Population | Approximately 21,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Blackshear (county seat), Patterson, Offerman, Jenkinsburg |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 84, U.S. Route 221, State Route 32 |
| FIPS Code | 13-229 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 343 square miles (land: 340 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Appling County (North), Wayne County (Northeast), Brantley County (Southeast), Ware County (West), Bacon County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.5080° N, 82.2343° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Franklin Pierce, fourteenth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Okefenokee Swamp (partially), Pierce County Courthouse, Baxley Historic District |
| Website | Pierce County Website |
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