Welcome to Bronwood ...
The town of Bronwood is located in Terrell County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Bronwood, you might consider that their post office opened in 1883.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Bronwood has a population of 367 people<2> (see below for details).
Bronwood is 360 feet [110 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Bronwood lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Bronwood (for example, toward Eufaula (AL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The area code for Bronwood: (229)
The ZIP code for Bronwood: 39826<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Bronwood had an population of 367 people. This is an increase of 63.11% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bronwood had a population of 225 people. This makes Bronwood the county's 3rd most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Bronwood.
Communities near Bronwood ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bronwood.
- Americus
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Americus
- Americus is located in Sumter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,987 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Americus <5>
- Clarks Mill
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarks Mill
- Clarks Mill is located in Terrell County
- Estimated population in 2019: 12,637 people
- Dawson
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawson
- Dawson is located in Terrell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,124 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dawson <5>
- Herod
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest) - Dawson Heights
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawson Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawson Heights
- Dawson Heights is located in Dougherty County
- Estimated population in 2019: 3,246 people
- Leesburg
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
- Leesburg is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,080 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leesburg <5>
- Lake Park
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast) - Relswood Terrace
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Relswood Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Relswood Terrace
- Relswood Terrace is located in Dougherty County
- Estimated population in 2019: 1,079 people
- Shellman
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shellman
- Shellman is located in Randolph County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 916 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shellman <5>
- Smithville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithville
- Smithville is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 638 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithville <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bronwood. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bronwood.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bronwood. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bronwood.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bronwood. See our Newspapers Page for Bronwood.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bronwood ...
Looking for more information about Bronwood? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Bronwood, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bronwood.
Adding Bronwood to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bronwood in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Bronwood was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Bronwood post office opened in 1883.
We also found Bronwood in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Bronwood.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bronwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Terrell, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bronwood. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bronwood - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Bronwood). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bronwood or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |