Allenhurst is a city in Liberty County,

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, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville-

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metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 816.

History

Allenhurst was

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ted in 1910 by B. H. Allen, the proprietor of a local

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. A post office has been in operation since 1909.

Geography

Allenhurst is located at (31.781311, -81.608470). According to the

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, the town has a total area of , of which is land and 0.88% is water.

Demographics

In 2020, its population was 816.

Government and infrastructure

The

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operates the Allenhurst Post Office.ALLENHURST
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. Retrieved on May 9, 2017. The current mayor of Allenhurst is James Willis.

Education

The Liberty County School District operates public schools that serve Allenhurst.

References

{{authority control Cities in Liberty County, Georgia Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Hinesville metropolitan area