Doerun, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Doerun, Georgia
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Name:United States
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:3.37
Area Land Km2:3.33
Area Water Km2:0.04
Area Total Sq Mi:1.30
Area Land Sq Mi:1.28
Area Water Sq Mi:0.02
Population Total:738
Population Density Km2:221.85
Population Density Sq Mi:574.77
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:31.32°N -83.9167°W
Elevation M:121
Elevation Ft:397
Postal Code:31744
Blank Info:13-23284[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0313522[3]

Doerun is a city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 738 in 2020.

History

A post office called Doerun has been in operation since 1895.[4] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1899 as the "Town of Doerun".[5] The community was named for a deer run near the original town site.[6]

Geography

Doerun is located at 31.32°N -83.9167°W (31.320046, -83.916675).[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3sqmi, of which 1.3sqmi is land and 0.79% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 828 people, 343 households, and 221 families residing in the city. By 2020, its population was 738.

Education

Doerun Elementary School (DES) is located within the city limits of Doerun. DES is administered by the Colquitt County School District. Doerun is also served by Colquitt County High School. Principal is Mrs. Kati Stephan, a former teacher of Doerun Elementary.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 22 April 2018.
  5. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1899. J. Johnston. 170.
  6. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 63 . 0-915430-00-2.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.