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 Abbeville, the
county seat of Wilcox County, was incorporated on September 15,
1883. The city was settled by French Huguenots and was the home
of U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun.
Hernandez DeSoto and
his explorers passed through what is now known as Abbeville,
crossing the Ocmulgee River and the present day eastern boundary
line of the city limits. A historical marker on the courthouse
grounds commemorates his visit.
Abbeville was the site
of Battle at Breakfast Creek and a Confederate Memorial was
erected in front of the county courthouse. The Wilcox County
courthouse, built in 1903, is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
The Ocmulgee River,
which is located within the city limits, provides ample
opportunities for boating, fishing and camping. The area is also
home to many deer, wild turkeys, quail and other wildlife.
The city of Abbeville,
famous for its large population of wild hogs, is often nicknamed
"Wild Hog Capital of Georgia". The Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival is
held annually in May with food, arts and crafts, live music and
various contests.
Population (year 2000): 2,298. Estimated
population in July 2005: 2,471 (+7.5% change)
Males: 1,727 (75.2%), Females: 571 (24.8%)
Wilcox County
Zip code:
31001
Median resident age: 35.8 years
Median household income: $21,193 (year 2000)
Median house value: $48,200 (year 2000)
Races in Abbeville:
- Black (58.4%)
- White Non-Hispanic (40.9%)
Ancestries: United States (13.7%), English
(1.5%).
Elevation: 259 feet
Land area: 3.1 square miles
For population 25 years and over in Abbeville
- High school or higher: 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
- Unemployed: 10.1%
- Mean travel time to work: 27.2 minutes
For population 15
years and over in Abbeville city
- Never married: 11.2%
- Now married: 72.9%
- Separated: 2.0%
- Widowed: 6.4%
- Divorced: 7.5%
0.0% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +1,284
(+126.6%).
Hospitals/medical centers near Abbeville:
- DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; EASTMAN, GA)
- DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; FITZGERALD,
GA)
- TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles;
HAWKINSVILLE, GA)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to
Abbeville:
- ROBINS AFB (about 49 miles; WARNER ROBINS, GA; ID:
WRB)
- MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 53 miles; MACON, GA;
ID: MCN)
- SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 69 miles; ALBANY,
GA; ID: ABY)
Other public-use airports nearest to Abbeville:
- HEART OF GEORGIA RGNL (about 20 miles; EASTMAN, GA;
ID: EZM)
- FITZGERALD MUNI (about 22 miles; FITZGERALD, GA; ID:
FZG)
- HAWKINSVILLE-PULASKI COUNTY (about 22 miles;
HAWKINSVILLE, GA; ID: 51A)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to
Abbeville:
- FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; FT
VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
- MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 61 miles; MACON, GA; FT
enrollment: 2,557)
- CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 61 miles;
MACON, GA; FT enrollment: 2,383)
- MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; MACON, GA; FT
enrollment: 5,859)
- ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; ALBANY, GA;
FT enrollment: 2,996)
- GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 76
miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; FT enrollment: 4,028)
- VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; VALDOSTA,
GA; FT enrollment: 7,157)
Private high school in Abbeville:
- KINGS OF KINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOO (Students: 32;
Location: ROUTE 1 BOX 605; Grades: KG - 12)
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