Jesup, Georgia
Jesup is a city of 9,942 people in Wayne County, Georgia, founded in 1869.
Why visit Jesup
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Strand Dinner Cinema, The Market By Dent Farms, John W. C. Trowell House and Leonard Carter House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Jesup
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jesup
Jesup is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,809 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Jesup, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
The Market By Dent Farms
Farm and orchard · 0.7 mi
462 South First Street, Jesup
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-15:00
Altamaha Technical College
School · 2.1 mi
Technical college in southeast Georgia, U.S.
Museums and landmarks3
John W. C. Trowell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Jesup, Georgia, USA
Leonard Carter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
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Wayne County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Jesup Greenway
Park · 1.1 mi
Railroad Viewing Platform
200 Southwest Broad Street, Jesup
24/7
Rayonier Memorial Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Donated by Rayonier Inc to the citizens of Wayne County.
Restaurants and cafes21
Fuji Japanese Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.7 mi
796 North 1st Street, Jesup
Jones Kitchen
Restaurant · Buffet, Southern · 1.1 mi
526 West Cherry Street, Jesup
Western Sizzlin'
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.0 mi
997 Sunset Boulevard, Jesup
Jay's Big City Dogs
Fast food · Hot Dog, Burger · 1.5 mi
533 North 1st Street, Jesup
Tu-Fr 10:30-14:30; Sa 11:00-15:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 2.0 mi
1110 North 1st Street, Jesup
Mo-We 08:00-01:00; Th-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
9 more on the map.
History
By February 1869, Willis Clary had begun building a two-story hotel near the junction of Macon and Brunswick Railroad and the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad and four stores had sprung up in the area. Clary became a driving force for the establishment of what would become Jesup and was its first mayor.
By September 1869, the town included five stores, a sawmill, and a railroad eating house in addition to Clary's hotel. By December 1869, the community had become known as Jesup.
Jesup was named for Thomas Jesup, a general during the Second Seminole War.
The area was then part of Appling County, Georgia. On August 27, 1872, eastern sections of Appling land districts 3 and 4 were added to Wayne County. In 1873, the seat of Wayne County was transferred to Jesup from Waynesville.
From the History section of Jesup, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship28
First Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
795 South 1st Street, Jesup
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
510 Sunset Boulevard, Jesup
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Three Rivers Regional Library System
Library · 1.1 mi
280 South Mahogany Street, Jesup
Healthcare2
Map of Jesup
95 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 35°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 85°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 66°F | 6.8 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 69°F | 5.7 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 68°F | 6.6 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 53°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 42°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jesup 8 S (6 mi away), rain and snow from Screven 2.3 Ene, 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
Wayne 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
Wright Army Airfield (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Ludowici 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Walthourville 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Hinesville 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Glennville 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Fort Stewart 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Flemington 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Nahunta 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Baxley 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Blackshear 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Sterling 31 mi southeast, about 49 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
- Jesup City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John W. C. Trowell House, Jesup, GA, US (06), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leonard Carter House, Jesup, GA, USA, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wayne County Courthouse, Jesup, GA, USA, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
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