Blackshear, County seat in Pierce County, Georgia
Blackshear extends across 5.14 square miles of southeastern Georgia, incorporating 5.07 square miles of land and 0.08 square miles of water bodies.
The city was established in 1858 as the seat of Pierce County and served as a temporary prison camp for over 5,000 Union soldiers during the Civil War.
The Pierce County School District maintains four educational facilities in Blackshear, serving students from preschool through high school with comprehensive academic programs.
Residents can access city services and pay water bills through the official website, while city council meetings and documents remain available for public review.
The first brick tobacco warehouse in Georgia, known as the Brantley Brick, was constructed in Blackshear during the era when tobacco dominated local agriculture.
Location: Pierce County
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://blackshearga.com
GPS coordinates: 31.29890,-82.24780
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:53
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