Hinesville, Georgia
Hinesville is a city of 35,679 people in Liberty County, Georgia, founded in 1837.
Why visit Hinesville
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Liberty cinema, Bacon-Fraser House and Cassels' Store.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Hinesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hinesville
Hinesville is a city and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is located on the Atlantic coastal plain. It had a population of 34,891 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the principal city of the Hinesville metropolitan area, which comprises all of Liberty County, including the Fort Stewart army installation, plus neighboring Long County.
From the Wikipedia article Hinesville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks18
Bacon-Fraser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Cassels' Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Ruined building in Georgia, USA
Liberty County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Liberty County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic jail in Hinesville, Georgia, USA
Hinesville Area Art Council
Museum · 1.9 mi
102 South Commerce Street, Hinesville
ITPA National Office & Telephone Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
Nestled between majestic oaks the Telephone Museum occupies the former family home of Glenn E. & Trudie Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a pioneer...
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Rebecca's Place
Park · 2.1 mi
Established Nov. 1, 1922 Affie Rebecca Shipman Renaissance 2012 Carolyn Rebeca Smith Carter 912-368-2356
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Chopstics Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese
Sit-down venue in a shopping plaza serving fried rice, noodles & other familiar Chinese fare. No-contact delivery - Dine-In - Comfort food
862 Elma G Miles Parkway, Hinesville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30
Fang's Island Food and Arcade
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
521B West Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Mo, We, Th 14:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-23:00
El Cazador Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
809 Willowbrook Drive, Hinesville
Su-Th 08:00-12:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-10:30
Good 2 Go
Restaurant · Jamaican
812 Elma G Miles Parkway, Hinesville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su closed
BBQ Heaven
Restaurant · Barbecue
814 Elma G Miles Parkway, Hinesville
Hot Wings
Restaurant · Chicken
794 Elma G Miles Parkway, Hineville
Pho Nghia
Restaurant · Pho, Vietnamese · 0.5 mi
790 Veterans Parkway, Hinesville
The Yellow Bee
Restaurant · Breakfast
802 Elma G Miles Parkway, Hinesville
37 more on the map.
History
Hinesville was founded in 1837. That same year, the seat of Liberty County was transferred to Hinesville from Riceboro. It was incorporated as a city in 1916. The city is named for Charlton Hines, a state senator.
A 2017 report by Business Insider listed Hinesville as the most boring city in Georgia, noting that there were only 25 full-service restaurants, four bars, 13 hotels, and no museums in the Hinesville metropolitan area.
From the History section of Hinesville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hinesville Fort Stewart
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
1494 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hinesville East - Fort Stewart
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
1388 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Hampton Inn Hinesville
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
1148 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Liberty Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
213 West General Screven Way, Hinesville
Churches and places of worship45
Flemington Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Walthourville Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
First Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
124 Rebecca Street, Hinesville
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Georgia Southern University–Liberty Center
School · 1.9 mi
175 West Memorial Drive, Hinesville
Healthcare4
Hinesville VA Outpatient Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
500 E Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Map of Hinesville
211 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 59°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Stewart 74780 (3 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
Liberty County has had 13 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)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wright Army Airfield (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Allenhurst 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Fort Stewart 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Flemington 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Walthourville 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Ludowici 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Midway 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Georgetown 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Savannah 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Garden City 31 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Brunswick 49 mi south, 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
- Hinesville city hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flemington Presbyterian Church. Georgia, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Liberty County GA USA jail, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walthourville Presbyterian church, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Liberty County Court House, SuperMmeyers, CC0
- Bacon-Fraser house Hinesville GA USA, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
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