Geneva is a town in Talbot County,

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, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.

History

The

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incorporated the Town of Geneva in 1870. The community's name is a transfer from

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, in Switzerland.

Geography

Geneva is located at (32.579438, -84.550485). The town is located in the southern portion of the county along

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, which leads north 8 mi (13 km) to Talbotton, the county seat, and west 33 mi (53 km) to Columbus. The newly constructed

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also runs through the town as well, leading east 6 mi (10 km) to Junction City, concurrent with

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, which begins in the town.

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also runs through the town, following U.S. Route 80 to Talbotton and leading south 20 mi (32 km) to Buena Vista. According to the

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, the town has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2000, there were 114 people, 52 households, and 34 families residing in the town. In 2020, there were 75 people residing in the town.

References

{{authority control Towns in Talbot County, Georgia Towns in Georgia (U.S. state)