Blackshear, County seat in Pierce County, Georgia
Blackshear is a city in Pierce County in southeastern Georgia. It serves as the administrative center and main gathering place for the surrounding rural region.
The city was founded in 1858 and immediately became the administrative center for the county. During the Civil War, it housed a major military detention site that held captured Union soldiers.
The Pierce County School District maintains four educational facilities in Blackshear, serving students from preschool through high school with comprehensive academic programs.
The downtown area is compact and walkable for exploring on foot. Most local services and shops are grouped within easy walking distance of each other.
An early brick tobacco warehouse in town marks the era when farming this crop shaped the local economy. This building stands as a reminder of the region's agricultural past.
Location: Pierce County
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://blackshearga.com
GPS coordinates: 31.29890,-82.24780
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06
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