Pearson is a city in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,117 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Atkinson County.
| Name: | Pearson city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Georgia |
| County: | Atkinson County |
| Elevation: | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Total Area: | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km²) |
| Land Area: | 3.35 sq mi (8.68 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,821 |
| Population Density: | 543.26/sq mi (209.73/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 31642 |
| Area code: | 912 |
| FIPS code: | 1359808 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0332626 |
| Website: | www.pearson-ga.com |
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History
Pearson was founded in 1875 as a depot on the Brunswick and Western Railroad. It was incorporated as a town in 1890 and in 1916 as a city. The community was named after Benajah Pearson, a veteran of the Second Seminole War.
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Geography
Pearson is located at 31°17′54″N 82°51′10″W / 31.29833°N 82.85278°W / 31.29833; -82.85278 (31.298368, -82.852827).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.7 km), of which 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km), or 0.28%, is water.
See also
Map of Georgia State and its subdivision:- Appling
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