Baxley, Georgia
Baxley is a city of 4,888 people in Appling County, Georgia, founded in 1870.
Why visit Baxley
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Appling County Courthouse and C. W. Deen House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Baxley
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About Baxley
Baxley is a city in Appling County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 4,942. The city is the county seat of Appling County.
From the Wikipedia article Baxley, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Appling County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
United States historic place
C. W. Deen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Citizens Banking Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Baxley, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
United States Post Office-Baxley, Georgia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Post office in Baxley, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay2
History
Baxley was first settled as a result of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad being built through Appling County in 1870. Originally, it was a railroad depot known as Station No. 7, but soon was named Baxley (after one of the community's first settlers, Wilson Baxley of North Carolina). Baxley incorporated in 1875.
From the History section of Baxley, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship27
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Baxley
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baxley 5Nnw (6 mi away), rain and snow from Surrency, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Appling County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vidalia Regional Airport (VDI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Hazlehurst 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Alma 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Reidsville 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Glennville 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Jesup 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Lyons 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Vidalia 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Mount Vernon 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Blackshear 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Douglas 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- City Hall, Baxley, GA, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Educator's Memorial Baxley back, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Educator's Memorial Baxley front, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baxley Church of God, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Citizens Banking Company, Baxley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Citizen's Banking Company building corner, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aluminum Martin Bird House along railroad tracks in Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Citizen's Banking Company building, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Star Memorial Highway marker, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Citi Trends, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Luckie St railroad crossing, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans open book memorial, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baxley City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Post Office, Baxley (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office, Baxley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxley Water Tower US341, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling Motors, Kubota, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corner Stone Old Post Office, Baxley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Courthouse, Baxley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- C.W. Deen house, Baxley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Appling County Board of Education, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jimmy Swain Stadium wide, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jimmy Swain Stadium memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jimmy Swain Stadium arch, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County High School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Primary School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Elementary School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Star Memorial Historic Marker in Appling County, Markerman76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Courthouse Annex (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caroline Pafford Miller historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Public restroom building, Water Works Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Courthouse (South East corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Courthouse Annex plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County eternal flame (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Courthouse Renovation plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County Courthouse Annex (North face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appling County eternal flame (North face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Picnic benches, Water Works Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaque, Water Works Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stage, Water Works Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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