Claxton, Georgia
Claxton is a city of 2,529 people in Evans County, Georgia, founded in 1890.
Why visit Claxton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. James W. Daniel House and Evans County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Claxton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Claxton
Claxton is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,602 in 2020. It is the county seat of Evans County.
From the Wikipedia article Claxton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Dr. James W. Daniel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Claxton, Georgia
Evans County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Claxton, United States of America
George W. DeLoach House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Restaurants and cafes1
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
7 North Duval Street
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship14
2 more on the map.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
School · 2.9 mi
3609 Bill Hodges Rd, Claxton
History
The town had its visionary, W.R. Hendricks. In May 1890 there were only a couple of dwellings scattered around the area that is Claxton. Hendricks, son of Glenn and Nancy Hendricks, had been given a large tract of land by his parents. The Hendricks's ambition was to secure a railroad station at the site, but they met considerable opposition from railroad company officials who maintained that existing stations in the area were sufficient to meet the needs. W.R. Hendricks made a proposition to railroad officials that a well be dug and pump installed free of charge so that trains could stop for water. The deal was made and actual construction began in the latter part of June 1890. The vision of building a town was fully supported by Hendricks's mother, who offered to give a lot to anyone who would erect a building upon it. A number of people accepted her offer, so she revised the plan and proposed to sell one lot and give an adjoining parcel to ones who desired to build.
From the History section of Claxton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare1
Map of Claxton
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glennville 3Nw Hcn (12 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
Evans County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Claxton-Evans County Airport (CWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Statesboro 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Hinesville 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Vidalia 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Bloomingdale 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Pooler 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Baxley 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Richmond Hill 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Rincon 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Port Wentworth 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Savannah 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- ClaxtonCityHall, JohnnyReb1977, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. James W. Daniel House, Claxton, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeLoachHouse, JohnnyReb1977, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. James W. Daniel House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
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