Pembroke, Georgia
Pembroke is a city of 2,693 people in Bryan County, Georgia, founded in 1892.
Why visit Pembroke
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bryan County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Pembroke
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pembroke
Pembroke is a city in and the county seat of Bryan County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,513. It is located approximately 35 miles west of Savannah, Georgia, and approximately 20 miles south of Statesboro, Georgia. Pembroke is part of the Savannah metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Pembroke, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Bryan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship6
History
Pembroke was founded in 1892 as a railroad town and turpentine shipping center. It was named after early resident Pembroke Whitfield Williams. It was incorporated in 1905. The county seat was voted to be moved from Clyde to Pembroke in 1935, with the first County Commissioners session in Pembroke taking place on February 15, 1937.
On April 9, 1998, a F3 tornado damaged the city. It killed two people and injured 17 others along its path.
On April 5, 2022, an EF2 tornado struck the town, causing heavy damage to many structures, trees, and power lines. The tornado would later strengthen to EF4 intensity in Black Creek, causing catastrophic damage, killing one person, and injuring 12 others.
The Pembroke Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Pembroke, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Pembroke
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 6.3 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brooklet 1 W (16 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
Bryan County has had 14 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
Claxton-Evans County Airport (CWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Claxton 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Fort Stewart 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Bloomingdale 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Guyton 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Hagan 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Pooler 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Flemington 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Hinesville 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Statesboro 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Savannah 26 mi east, about 43 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
- 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
- Historical District, Pembroke, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bryan County Courthouse, Pembroke, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
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