Welcome to Leary ...
The city of Leary is located in Calhoun County<1>.
The location of Leary has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Leary, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Leary has a population of 554 people<3> (see below for details).
Leary is 200 feet [61 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Leary lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Leary (for example, toward Haleburg (AL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Leary lies within the (229) area code.
The ZIP code for Leary: 31762<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Leary had an population of 554 people. This is a decrease of 10.36% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Leary had a population of 618 people (or 9.23% of the total population of Calhoun County). This makes Leary the county's 3rd most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Leary.
Communities Also Named Leary ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Leary - they are located in North Carolina, Texas and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Leary.
Communities near Leary ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Leary.
- Douglass Crossroads
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglass Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglass Crossroads
- Douglass Crossroads is located in Early County
- Estimated population in 2019: 33,992 people
- Clarks Mill
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
- Douglasville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglasville
- Douglasville is located in Early County
- Estimated population in 2019: 11,695 people
- Hawkinstown
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawkinstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkinstown
- Hawkinstown is located in Baker County
- Estimated population in 2019: 5,270 people
- Herod
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north) - Dawson Heights
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawson Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
- Morgan
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
- Morgan is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,835 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morgan <6>
- Edison
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison
- Edison is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,407 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edison <6>
- Arlington
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
- Arlington is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,319 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <6>
- Lake Park
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
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 Leary. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Leary.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Leary. 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 Leary.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Leary. See our Newspapers Page for Leary.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Leary ...
Looking for more information about Leary? 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 Leary, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Leary.
Adding Leary to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Leary 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 Leary was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Leary on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Georgia (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Leary.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Leary. 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 Calhoun, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Leary. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Leary - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 city (such as Leary). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Leary or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |