Americus (Georgia)

Sumter County

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Americus is a small town in the west of Georgia with 17,013 inhabitants ( 2000). It is the administrative seat ( county seat ) of the Sumter County. The community area is 2,770 ha

Location

Americus is located on Muckallee Creek on the road from Albany to Atlanta ( Interstate 19) and Columbus (Georgia ) to Cordele ( Interstate 280).

History

Americus was founded in 1832. During the Civil War, it served three hospitals for Confederate soldiers. A majority of today's buildings in the city center dates back to the 1880s. Americus was the first city in Georgia, who drove an electric tram. For a time, it was the eighth-largest city in the state, but then fell back compared to other cities.

Population

In Americus live 39% White, 58 % African- American origin, and people with 2% Latinos / Hispanics. 28 % of the population is under 18, 14% versus 64 The average income per person is $ 14,168, 28 % of the population live below the poverty line.

Education

Higher educational institutions:

  • Georgia Southwestern State University
  • South Georgia Technical College

High Schools:

  • 2 public
  • 1 individual

Elementary schools:

  • 5 public
  • 1 individual

Lake Blackshear library with 280,000 media

Economy

29% of employees work in the field of education, health and social services, 18 % in manufacturing, 12% in retail.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Place in Georgia
  • Location in North America
  • Sumter County ( Georgia)
  • County Seat in Georgia
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