Waycross, Railroad hub city in Ware County, Georgia, US
Waycross lies at the intersection of six railroad lines, with a total area of 11.7 square miles at an elevation of 40 meters.
The settlement began in 1820 as 'Old Nine', changed to Tebeauville in 1857, and received its current name upon incorporation in 1874.
Waycross made history in 1917 when it became the first Georgia town to allow white women to participate in municipal primary elections.
The Ware County School District maintains six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, serving the entire student population.
Municipal police in the 1950s guided out-of-state drivers to local accommodations, implementing an early form of tourism promotion.
Location: Ware County
Inception: 1820
Elevation above the sea: 40 m
Website: http://waycrossga.com
GPS coordinates: 31.21390,-82.35500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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