Allenhurst, Georgia
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyLiberty
Unit prefImperial
Area total2.94 km²
Area land2.83 km²
Area water0.11 km²
Area total1.13 sq mi
Area land1.09 sq mi
Area water0.04 sq mi
Population as of2020
Population total816
Population density288.64 km²
Population density747.25 sq mi
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC−5)
Time zone (DST)EDT (UTC−4)
Coordinates31°46′53″N 81°36′30″W
Elevation18 m
Elevation59 ft
ZIP Code31301
Area code912
FIPS code13-01472[1]
GNIS feature ID0310462[2]
Websitehttps://allenhurst.municipalimpact.com/

Allenhurst is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 816.

History

Allenhurst was platted in 1910 by B. H. Allen, the proprietor of a local sawmill.[3] A post office has been in operation since 1909.[4]

Geography

Allenhurst is located at 31°46′53″N 81°36′30″W (31.781311, -81.608470).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), of which 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) is land and 0.88% is water.

Demographics

In 2020, its population was 816.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Allenhurst Post Office.[6] The current mayor of Allenhurst is James Willis.

Education

The Liberty County School District operates public schools that serve Allenhurst.

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "ALLENHURST." U.S. Postal Service. Retrieved on May 9, 2017.