Folkston, Georgia
Folkston is a city of 4,631 people in Charlton County, Georgia, founded in August 19, 1911.
Why visit Folkston
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Charlton County Courthouse, William Mizell, Sr., House and Folkston Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Folkston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Folkston
Folkston is a city in and the county seat of Charlton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,464 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Folkston, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Charlton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Folkston, Georgia
William Mizell, Sr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes14
Burger King
Fast food · Burger
4362 2nd Street, Folkston
Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
207 South 2nd Street, Folkston
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
2 more on the map.
History
Folkston was founded on August 19, 1911. The city was named in honor of William Brandon Folks, M.D., a prominent physician and surgeon in his day. In the years 1925 through 1927, many new and commodious residences were built and several modern brick buildings were erected, including the Citizen Bank Block, the Masonic Temple building, a grammar school building, and a courthouse. Shortly after its creation, the village of Folkston was incorporated as a town government and functioned as a town until 1911 when the area was incorporated as a city. For a number of years, Folkston was the self-proclaimed "Marriage Capital of the World"; Floridians who could not endure their state's waiting period before tying the knot would cross the state line to wed.
From the History section of Folkston, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship18
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
18 Mount Carmel Street, Folkston
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Folkston
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 51°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 70°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 52°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Folkston 9 Sw (10 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
Charlton County has had 18 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
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Callahan 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- St. Marys 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Nassau Village-Ratliff 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Yulee 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Waycross 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Blackshear 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Fernandina Beach 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Deenwood 35 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
- Brunswick 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Jacksonville 40 mi southeast, 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
- City Hall in Folkston, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Mizell Sr house, Folkston, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- FolkstonWTCH, Excel23, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Folkston City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Folkston Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Dixie Highway memorial, Folkston, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water tower in Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia, Farrargirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Citizens Bank building, Folkston, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historical marker at Charlton County, Georgia in Folkston, Farrargirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry Roddenberry memorial, Folkston, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County Courthouse (old), Folkston, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Okefenokee Restaurant, Folkston, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Folkston Pharmacy, Radio Shack, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Folkston Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gantt Hardware, Folkston, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Folkston Masonic Lodge, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Folkston Furniture, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County football stadium, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County library corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County library plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County Library, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mizell House, Daffydoc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charlton Memorial Hospital, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County EMS, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County Sheriff's Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park picnic shelter, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse, Charlton County, Georgia, USA, Farrargirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park marker, Liberty Gardens marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park railroad equipment, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park marker, train museum (NE corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park marker, train museum (East face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlton County Comprehensive High School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park marker, train museum (SE corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park alligator, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse A Crews, Sr. Memorial Park marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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