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| name = Bryan County<br />
| settlement_type = County<br />
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| image_map = Map of Georgia highlighting Bryan County.svg<br />
| map_caption = Location in the state of Georgia<br />
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| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = United States<br />
| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = Georgia<br />
| established_title = Founded<br />
| established_date = 1793<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Pembroke, Georgia|Pembroke]]<br />
| largest_city = [[Richmond Hill, Georgia|Richmond Hill]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 454<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 436<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 18<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 44,738<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = auto<br />
| timezone = Eastern<br />
| utc_offset = -5<br />
| timezone_DST = EDT<br />
| utc_offset_DST = -4<br />
| website = [http://www.bryancountyga.org/ bryancountyga.org]<br />
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'''Bryan County''' is a county located in the southeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,738. The county seat is [[Pembroke, Georgia|Pembroke]], and the largest city is [[Richmond Hill, Georgia|Richmond Hill]]. Bryan County is part of the [[Savannah metropolitan area]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Bryan County was created on December 19, 1793, from parts of [[Chatham County, Georgia|Chatham]] and [[Effingham County, Georgia|Effingham]] counties. It was named after Jonathan Bryan, a colonial settler and a member of the [[Georgia Provincial Congress]].<br />
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During the [[American Civil War]], Bryan County was the site of several skirmishes and was traversed by [[General William Tecumseh Sherman]] during his [[Sherman's March to the Sea|March to the Sea]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 454 square miles (1,180 km²), of which 436 square miles (1,130 km²) is land and 18 square miles (47 km²) (4.0%) is water.<br />
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The county is divided into two distinct regions: the coastal area, which includes the city of Richmond Hill, and the inland area, which includes the county seat of Pembroke.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Effingham County, Georgia|Effingham County]] (north)<br />
* [[Chatham County, Georgia|Chatham County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Liberty County, Georgia|Liberty County]] (south)<br />
* [[Bulloch County, Georgia|Bulloch County]] (northwest)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 44,738 people, 15,000 households, and 11,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 102.6 inhabitants per square mile (39.6/km²).<br />
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The racial makeup of the county was 75% White, 15% African American, 5% Asian, and 5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7% of the population.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
Bryan County's economy is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county's proximity to Savannah and its location along the [[Interstate 95]] corridor make it an attractive location for businesses and residents alike.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
The [[Bryan County School District]] serves the educational needs of the county. It operates several elementary, middle, and high schools, providing education to thousands of students.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Bryan County include:<br />
* [[Interstate 95]]<br />
* [[U.S. Route 17]]<br />
* [[U.S. Route 280]]<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
* [[Pembroke, Georgia|Pembroke]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Richmond Hill, Georgia|Richmond Hill]]<br />
* [[Ellabell, Georgia|Ellabell]]<br />
* [[Black Creek, Georgia|Black Creek]]<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[Henry Ford]], the famous industrialist, had a winter home in Richmond Hill and contributed to the development of the area.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryan County, Georgia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.bryancountyga.org/ Official Bryan County Website]<br />
* [https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/bryan-county/ Bryan County] at the [[New Georgia Encyclopedia]]<br />
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[[Category:Bryan County, Georgia]]<br />
[[Category:Georgia (U.S. state) counties]]<br />
[[Category:1793 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)]]<br />
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