Bleckley County, Georgia
Bleckley County, Georgia
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County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | July 30, 1912 |
| County seat | Cochran |
| Area | |
| • Total | 219 sq mi (570 km2) |
| • Land | 216 sq mi (560 km2) |
| • Water | 3 sq mi (8 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,583 |
| • Density | 57/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Bleckley County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,583. The county seat is Cochran.
History[edit | edit source]
Bleckley County was created on July 30, 1912, from parts of Pulaski and Laurens counties. It was named after Logan Edwin Bleckley, a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 219 square miles (570 km²), of which 216 square miles (560 km²) is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²) (1.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Laurens County - northeast
- Dodge County - southeast
- Pulaski County - southwest
- Twiggs County - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,583 people, 4,500 households, and 3,200 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 70% White, 25% African American, and 5% from other races.
Education[edit | edit source]
Bleckley County is served by the Bleckley County School District, which includes Bleckley County High School, Bleckley County Middle School, and several elementary schools. The county is also home to Middle Georgia State University, which has a campus in Cochran.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Bleckley County is primarily based on agriculture, with peanuts, cotton, and timber being the main products. The county also has a growing manufacturing sector.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Bleckley County include U.S. Route 23 and Georgia State Route 26. The county is also served by the Cochran Municipal Airport.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Logan Edwin Bleckley, namesake of the county and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
See also[edit | edit source]
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