| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brantley |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 8.92 km² |
| Area land | 8.88 km² |
| Area water | 0.04 km² |
| Area total | 3.44 sq mi |
| Area land | 3.43 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.02 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 480 |
| Population density | 54.06 km² |
| Population density | 140.02 sq mi |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Coordinates | 31°10′58″N 82°8′2″W |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Elevation | 131 ft |
| ZIP code | 31542 |
| Area code | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-39216[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331999[2] |
Hoboken is a city in Brantley County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 480.
History
The city's name most likely is a transfer from Hoboken, New Jersey.[3] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the City of Hoboken in 1920.[4] Hoboken served as the first county seat of Brantley County from the county's formation in 1920 until 1923 when the seat was transferred to Nahunta.[5]
Geography
Hoboken is located in western Brantley County at 31°10′58″N 82°8′2″W (31.182720, -82.133891).[6] U.S. Route 82 (called Main Street) passes through the city, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Nahunta, the county seat, and west 14 miles (23 km) to Waycross.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hoboken has a total area of 3.4 sq mi (8.9 square kilometres), of which 0.015 sq mi (0.04 square kilometres), or 0.48%, is water.[7]
Demographics
In 2020, the city had a population of 480, down from 528 at the 2010 census.
Cultural events
Hoboken has a continuous tradition of periodic singings from the Sacred Harp that has continued for over 150 years.[8] These currently include monthly singings and an annual convention.
Twin Oaks Park, located 4 miles (6 km) outside of Hoboken (and with a Hoboken mailing address), hosts two bluegrass conventions every year. It is a privately owned campground, where people from all over can bring their RV's, pop-ups, and listen to the melodic sounds of bluegrass music.
See also
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 110. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1920. p. 1003.
- ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 240. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hoboken city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ Kathryn Eastburn (2008), Chapter 5, A Sacred Feast: Reflections on Sacred Harp Singing and Dinner on the Ground. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN 978-0-8032-1831-4.
External links
- Sommers, Laurie Kay (2010) "Hoboken Style: Meaning and Change in Okefenokee Sacred Harp Singing" Southern Spaces ISSN 1551-2754
- Sacred Harp in Hoboken: radio programs, video documentary
- Twin Oaks Park