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'''Hogansville''' is a city in [[Troup County, Georgia|Troup County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census. Since 1998, Hogansville has held an annual [[Hogansville Hummingbird Festival|Hummingbird Festival]] in October. It is located approximately halfway between [[Atlanta]] and [[Columbus, Georgia]] on [[Interstate 85 in Georgia|Interstate 85]] via [[Interstate 185 (Georgia)|Interstate 185]].
'''Hogansville''' is a city in [[Troup County, Georgia]], United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census. Since 1998, Hogansville has held an annual Hummingbird Festival.


==History==
==History==
The community was named after William Hogan, owner of the original town site.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/h.pdf | title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=110 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref>
The community was named after William Hogan, owner of the original town site.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/h.pdf | title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=110 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref>

==Attractions and events==
* [[Hogansville Hummingbird Festival]], outdoor arts-and-crafts festival held the third weekend of October
*Christmas Parade, "Santa Claus and dozens of floats, both home-made and professional, our parade is small town life at its best"<ref name="Hogansville, Georgia pamphlet">"Hogansville, Georgia" pamphlet</ref>
*Trunk or Treat, "A great Hogansville Halloween idea. Fun for kids of all ages. Proves the adage that it's better to give than receive."<ref name="Hogansville, Georgia pamphlet"/>
*Van Byars Antique Auction, a Hogansville tradition, every third Saturday throughout the year


==Geography==
==Geography==
Hogansville is located at {{coord|33|10|12|N|84|54|33|W|type:city}} (33.170022, -84.909146).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> Hogansville is located along [[Interstate 85 in Georgia|Interstate 85]], which runs northeast to southwest through the city, leading northeast {{convert|50|mi|km|abbr=on}} to [[Atlanta]] and southwest {{convert|98|mi|km|abbr=on}} to [[Montgomery, Alabama]]. Other highways which run through the city include [[U.S. Route 29 in Georgia|U.S. Route 29]], [[Georgia State Route 54]], and [[Georgia State Route 100]].
Highways in Hogansville include [[Interstate 85 in Georgia|Interstate 85]], [[U.S. Route 29 in Georgia|U.S. Route 29]], [[Georgia State Route 54]], and [[Georgia State Route 100]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|6.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|6.6|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.45%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|6.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|6.6|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.45%) is water.
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1880= 400
| 1880 = 400
|1890= 518
| 1890 = 518
|1900= 893
| 1900 = 893
|1910= 1230
| 1910 = 1230
|1920= 1591
| 1920 = 1591
|1930= 2355
| 1930 = 2355
|1940= 3886
| 1940 = 3886
|1950= 3769
| 1950 = 3769
|1960= 3658
| 1960 = 3658
|1970= 3075
| 1970 = 3075
|1980= 3362
| 1980 = 3362
|1990= 2976
| 1990 = 2976
|2000= 2774
| 2000 = 2774
|2010= 3060
| 2010 = 3060
|2020= 3267
| 2020 = 3267
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 3,267 people, 1,056 households, and 657 families residing in the city.
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 3,267 people, 1,056 households, and 657 families residing in the city.


==Arts and culture==
==Gallery==
Attractions and events include Hogansville Hummingbird Festival, an arts-and-crafts festival, a Christmas Parade, and Trunk or Treat.<ref>Hogansville, Georgia pamphlet"</ref>
<gallery>
File:Hogansville, GA City Hall (Royal Theater).JPG|The Royal Theater was built in 1937 and was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Troup County, Georgia|National Register of Historic Places]] on June 21, 2001. The building currently serves as the Hogansville City Hall.
File:Stark Mill and Mill Village Historic District; Hogansville, GA.JPG|Stark Mill (pictured) and the Mill Village Historic District were added to the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Troup County, Georgia|National Register of Historic Places]] on July 5, 2000.
File:The Grand Hotel (Hogansville, GA).JPG|Built on East Main Street in the 1890s, [https://www.grandhotelhgvl.com/ The Grand Hotel] is operated as a [[bed and breakfast]]. It is part of the East Main Street-Johnson Street Historic District.
File:Callaway High School (Hogansville, GA).JPG|[[Callaway High School (Hogansville, GA)|Callaway High School]] is a public high school located in Hogansville.
</gallery>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[Derek Smith (basketball)|Derek Smith]], basketball player
*[[Derek Smith (basketball)|Derek Smith]], basketball player
*[[John Whelchel]], football player
*[[John Whelchel]], football player

==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Troup County, Georgia]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.cityofhogansville.org/ Official City of Hogansville Site]
* [https://www.cityofhogansville.org/ Official City of Hogansville Site]
* [http://www.hummingbirdfestival.com/ Hogansville Hummingbird Festival]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101031082907/http://www.hogansvillega.net/home.html Hogansville GA Welcome Center], operated by the Merchant's Association


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Latest revision as of 04:17, 4 September 2024

Hogansville, Georgia
City
East Main Street-Johnson Street Historic District
East Main Street-Johnson Street Historic District
Flag of Hogansville, Georgia
Flag
Official logo of Hogansville, Georgia
Logo
Location in Troup County and the state of Georgia
Location in Troup County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°10′12″N 84°54′33″W / 33.17000°N 84.90917°W / 33.17000; -84.90917
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyTroup
Government
 • MayorJake Ayers[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total7.40 sq mi (19.16 km2)
 • Land7.32 sq mi (18.95 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,267
 • Density446.49/sq mi (172.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30230
Area code706
FIPS code13-39244[3]
GNIS feature ID0315520[4]
Websitecityofhogansville.org

Hogansville is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census. Since 1998, Hogansville has held an annual Hummingbird Festival.

History

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The community was named after William Hogan, owner of the original town site.[5]

Geography

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Highways in Hogansville include Interstate 85, U.S. Route 29, Georgia State Route 54, and Georgia State Route 100.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.45%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880400—
189051829.5%
190089372.4%
19101,23037.7%
19201,59129.3%
19302,35548.0%
19403,88665.0%
19503,769−3.0%
19603,658−2.9%
19703,075−15.9%
19803,3629.3%
19902,976−11.5%
20002,774−6.8%
20103,06010.3%
20203,2676.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
Hogansville racial composition as of 2020[7]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 1,614 49.4%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,298 39.73%
Native American 6 0.18%
Asian 17 0.52%
Pacific Islander 1 0.03%
Other/Mixed 157 4.81%
Hispanic or Latino 174 5.33%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,267 people, 1,056 households, and 657 families residing in the city.

Arts and culture

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Attractions and events include Hogansville Hummingbird Festival, an arts-and-crafts festival, a Christmas Parade, and Trunk or Treat.[8]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mayor & Council". Hogansville, Georgia. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 110. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Hogansville, Georgia pamphlet"
  9. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 276. ISBN 978-0313344237.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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