Why visit Blackshear
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Blackshear Depot and Pierce County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Blackshear
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blackshear
The city of Blackshear is the county seat of Pierce County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,506.
From the Wikipedia article Blackshear, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Blackshear Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Railway station in Blackshear, the United States of America
Pierce County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Pierce County, Georgia
Pierce County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former jail building in Blackshear, Pierce county, Georgia, USA
Restaurants and cafes4
Rockin Bear Cafe
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
3725 US-84
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
3474 Highway 84 West, Blackshear
Mo-We 09:00-22:00; Th-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship19
7 more on the map.
History
Blackshear was founded in 1858 to serve as the seat of the newly formed Pierce County. The city was named after General David Blackshear, who authorized the construction of roads, bridges and 11 forts for defense. He was a patriot in the American Revolution, fighting in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge and the Battle of Buford's Bridge. He served as a general during the War of 1812. He also served in the Georgia state legislature as Senator of Laurens County.
During the American Civil War, the city became a temporary prisoner-of-war camp for more than 5,000 Union prisoners. This site is marked by a historical landmark sign.
The primary crop of this south Georgia community was once tobacco, and it is where the first brick tobacco warehouse in Georgia was built, known as the Brantley Brick.
From the History section of Blackshear, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Blackshear
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 45°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waycross 4 Ne Hcn (4 mi away), 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
Pierce 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
Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Sunnyside 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Deenwood 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Waycross 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Nahunta 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Alma 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Jesup 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Baxley 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Folkston 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Homerville 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Douglas 38 mi northwest, about 1 h 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
- Blackshear City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loco Burrito, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jerry J's Country Cafe, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Towed 75mm Howitzer, Blackshear City Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce County World War 2 memorial, Blackshear City Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear City Park 1996 Olympic Torch Relay memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear City Park stage, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear City Park tennis court, playground, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear Depot, South corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear Depot, Blackshear, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blackshear Lodge No. 270 plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear Lodge No. 270, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Belvin Home, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce County Jail, Blackshear, GA, Us, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old jail side, Blackshear, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old jail door, Blackshear, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blackshear Depot, East corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Blackshear Jail, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackshear Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Blackshear Bank, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burger King, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blackshear 2 geodetic marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rite Aid, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McDonald's Shell Gas Station, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Surcheros Restaurant, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michael's Deli, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Citgo, Blackshear, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce County Courthouse, Blackshear, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lodge and Community Hall plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alabaha Lodge No. 16 plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gibson McDonald Furniture Store, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce County Courthouse (South corner 2), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce County Courthouse (South corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce County Public Library, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce County Courthouse (SE face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierce County Courthouse 1912 addition cornerstone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce Commemorative Fountain, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce County Courthouse 2019, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce County Courthouse (East corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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