Wintervilleis a city inClarke County,Georgia,United States. The population was 1,201 at the 2020 census.[5]
Winterville, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Seal | |
| Nickname(s): The Marigold Capitalof Georgia,the Friendship City[1] | |
 Location inClarke Countyand the state ofGeorgia | |
| Coordinates:33°58′00″N83°16′53″W/ 33.96667°N 83.28139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clarke |
| Incorporated | 1904[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dodd Ferrelle |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,201 |
| • Density | 458.40/sq mi (177.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30683 |
| Area code | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-83728[4] |
| GNISfeature ID | 2405776[3] |
| Website | cityofwinterville.com |
History
editThe community was named after John Winter, a railroad official.[6]Winterville was incorporated in 1904.[7]
Since 1991, when theCity of Athensdissolved its city charter to form theunified governmentof Athens-Clarke County, Winterville has been the only municipality located wholly within Athens-Clarke County.
As of 2024, Athens-Clarke County has converted 1.1 miles (1.8 km) of the abandoned Athens-to—Savannah railroad spur into a paved walking trail titled "Firefly Trail".[8]It will eventually connect to theGeorgia Hi–Lo Trail,which will become the longest paved trail and longestarboretumin the United States.[9]
Geography
editWinterville is located at33°58′00″N83°16′54″W/ 33.966720°N 83.281669°W,[10]a 6-mile (10 km)–drive from theUniversity of Georgia.[1]According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all land.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Winterville, Georgia, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–2021 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
101 (38) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
83 (28) |
78 (26) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 70.3 (21.3) |
74.7 (23.7) |
83.2 (28.4) |
85.9 (29.9) |
89.3 (31.8) |
95.3 (35.2) |
95.2 (35.1) |
94.5 (34.7) |
90.9 (32.7) |
84.7 (29.3) |
76.9 (24.9) |
72.7 (22.6) |
97.0 (36.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.0 (12.2) |
57.7 (14.3) |
66.3 (19.1) |
73.7 (23.2) |
79.6 (26.4) |
85.4 (29.7) |
88.3 (31.3) |
87.1 (30.6) |
82.0 (27.8) |
72.9 (22.7) |
63.1 (17.3) |
55.9 (13.3) |
72.2 (22.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.8 (5.4) |
45.1 (7.3) |
52.5 (11.4) |
60.2 (15.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
74.5 (23.6) |
77.8 (25.4) |
76.8 (24.9) |
71.2 (21.8) |
60.6 (15.9) |
50.6 (10.3) |
44.1 (6.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.5 (−1.4) |
32.5 (0.3) |
38.7 (3.7) |
46.7 (8.2) |
55.0 (12.8) |
63.7 (17.6) |
67.2 (19.6) |
66.5 (19.2) |
60.4 (15.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
38.0 (3.3) |
32.3 (0.2) |
48.2 (9.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 16.7 (−8.5) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
33.3 (0.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
56.9 (13.8) |
60.9 (16.1) |
61.3 (16.3) |
50.5 (10.3) |
35.5 (1.9) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
15.6 (−9.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 7 (−14) |
13 (−11) |
19 (−7) |
25 (−4) |
37 (3) |
45 (7) |
55 (13) |
55 (13) |
39 (4) |
27 (−3) |
18 (−8) |
14 (−10) |
7 (−14) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 4.76 (121) |
4.73 (120) |
4.78 (121) |
3.65 (93) |
3.93 (100) |
4.62 (117) |
4.32 (110) |
4.77 (121) |
4.34 (110) |
3.32 (84) |
3.85 (98) |
4.71 (120) |
51.78 (1,315) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.6 (1.5) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 6.5 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 112.0 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA[11] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020)[12] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 465 | — | |
| 1920 | 504 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 432 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 503 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 453 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 497 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 551 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 621 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 876 | 41.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,068 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,122 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,201 | 7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White(non-Hispanic) | 832 | 69.28% |
| Black or African American(non-Hispanic) | 220 | 18.32% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.75% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 46 | 3.83% |
| HispanicorLatino | 81 | 6.74% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 1,201 people, 449 households, and 331 families residing in the city.
Amenities
edit
Winterville's Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture, built in 1953, fell into disrepair later in the 20th century. It has since been renovated.[15][16]The original auditorium burned down on its opening night in the early 1900s.[17]
The village's Cultural Center is located in the former high-school building, built in 1956.[18]The original high school was built at the same time as the auditorium.[17]
Winterville Community Center is located in a formerGeorgia Railroadtrain depot,[1]which was built in the late 19th century.[19]
Notable people
editIn the late 1980s, members of theneo-psychedeliarock bandButthole Surferslived in Winterville, where they recorded their infamous third full-length LP,Locust Abortion Technicianin a tiny two-bedroom home studio they rented during the summer of 1986.[20]
References
edit- ^abcdHistory of Wintervillefrom the City of Winterville website.Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedDecember 18,2021.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winterville, Georgia
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Winterville city, Georgia".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJune 11,2024.
- ^Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975).Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins(PDF).Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 255.ISBN0-915430-00-2.
- ^Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia.Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1904. p. 724.
- ^"Planned Trail".RetrievedSeptember 11,2024.
- ^Countryman, Vanessa."A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps".Savannah Morning News.RetrievedJuly 25,2024.
- ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Winterville, GA".National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedMay 11,2023.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Atlanta".National Weather Service.RetrievedMay 11,2023.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 18,2021.
- ^"Auditorium".City of Winterville.RetrievedNovember 17,2023.
- ^Bill Berry of REM performs with Winterville, Ga mayor, Dodd Ferrelle,retrievedNovember 17,2023
- ^abGoodlett, Liza (April 28, 2018)."Winterville, GA — A Historic Town with a Bright Future".Medium.RetrievedNovember 17,2023.
- ^"Cultural Center".City of Winterville.RetrievedNovember 17,2023.
- ^"Winterville Depot".New Georgia Encyclopedia.RetrievedNovember 17,2023.
- ^Bevis, M. (August 2012)."The Weirdest Man In Show Business: Gibby Haynes Targets New Orleans".Antigravity Magazine.RetrievedJune 19,2014.
There was a rumor floating around in the '80s that the Surfers had moved to Athens, Georgia for a very specific reason. It was Winterville, but yeah we lived in Georgia.
Further reading
edit- Foley, Emma; Quinn, Mary (2014).Winterville, Georgia: A classic railroad town.Winterville, Georgia: Self-published by Emma Foley & Mary Quinn.ISBN9781633180024.
External links
edit- History of Wintervillefrom the City of Winterville website
Media related toWinterville, Georgiaat Wikimedia Commons
