Effingham County, county in Georgia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 65,765 inhabitants. The county was created 247 years ago in 1777. Its county seat is Springfield.
There are 3 city/town in Effingham County, GA. The largest city of Effingham County is Rincon with a population of 10,655. Other cities include, Springfield population 2,889 and Guyton population 2,371
Springfield, City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
Located in the Savannah River basin region of Georgia, Effingham County contains several small communities that highlight the area's history and natural landscapes. Here are some highlights:
Springfield - The largest city and county seat, Springfield has around 2,500 residents. It has historic buildings like the old county courthouse on the town square.
Guyton - Founded in 1792, Guyton is a small historic railroad town with around 1,500 residents. The Altamaha Canal Historic District runs through town.
Rincon - Located along the banks of the Savannah River, Rincon has around 10,000 residents. It provides amenities and river access for outdoor recreation.
Clyo - A very small, rural unincorporated town northwest of Springfield. The historic Clyo Baptist Church dates back to the 1800s.
Eden - Sitting along the South Newport River, tiny Eden was once home to a thriving sawmill industry. Today it's home to around 100 residents.
Effingham County's towns provide windows into the history and varied landscapes of inland coastal Georgia, from colonial settlements and historic churches to rolling farmlands dotted with rural communities.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Effingham County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Guyton | City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States | 2,371 |
Rincon | City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America | 10,655 |
Springfield | City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States | 2,889 |