Hoboken is a city in Brantley County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 480.

History

The city's name most likely is a transfer from Hoboken, New Jersey. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the City of Hoboken in 1920. Hoboken served as the first county seat of Brantley County from the county's formation in 1920 until 1923 when the seat was transferred to Nahunta.

Geography

right|thumb|Building at the corner of [[US Route 82 and Palm Street]]

Hoboken is located in western Brantley County at (31.182720, -82.133891). U.S. Route 82 (called Main Street) passes through the city, leading east to Nahunta, the county seat, and west to Waycross.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hoboken has a total area of , of which , or 0.48%, is water.

Demographics

In 2020, the city had a population of 480, down from 528 at the 2010 census.

Cultural events

Hoboken has a continuous tradition of periodic singings from the Sacred Harp that has continued for over 150 years. These currently include monthly singings and an annual convention.

Twin Oaks Park, located outside of Hoboken (and with a Hoboken mailing address), hosts two bluegrass conventions every year. It is a privately owned campground, where people from all over can bring their RV's, pop-ups, and listen to the melodic sounds of bluegrass music.

See also

  • List of county seats in Georgia (U.S. state)

References

  • Sommers, Laurie Kay (2010) "Hoboken Style: Meaning and Change in Okefenokee Sacred Harp Singing" Southern Spaces
  • Sacred Harp in Hoboken: radio programs, video documentary
  • Twin Oaks Park