Screven County, Georgia
Screven County, Georgia is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 14,593. The county seat is Sylvania. Screven County operates under a commissioner-county manager form of government.
History[edit | edit source]
Screven County was established on December 14, 1793, and was named after General James Screven, a Revolutionary War hero who was killed in action in 1778. The area was originally inhabited by the Creek and Cherokee Native American tribes before European settlement. The county played a significant role during the American Civil War, with several skirmishes occurring within its boundaries.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 656 square miles, of which 645 square miles is land and 11 square miles (1.7%) is water. The Savannah River forms the eastern boundary of the county, separating it from the state of South Carolina. Screven County is part of the Savannah River basin.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Burke County - north
- Effingham County - east
- Jenkins County - west
- Bulloch County - south
- Hampton County, South Carolina - northeast
- Allendale County, South Carolina - east
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, the population of Screven County was 14,593. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with significant African American, Hispanic or Latino, and small Asian and Native American populations. The economy of Screven County is primarily based on agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Screven County is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which consists of members elected from single-member districts. The county's political landscape has traditionally been conservative, with a majority of votes going to Republican candidates in national elections.
Education[edit | edit source]
The Screven County School District serves the educational needs of the county's children. The district includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Screven County High School. Higher education opportunities are available in nearby counties.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways that run through Screven County include U.S. Route 301, State Route 21, and State Route 24, facilitating travel and commerce within the region.
Culture and recreation[edit | edit source]
Screven County offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities, including the annual Screven County Livestock Festival, which celebrates the county's agricultural heritage. The county is also home to several historic sites, parks, and recreational areas that offer outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Georgia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Screven County, Georgia
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