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Waycross

Pierce County, GA

Population

13,856

Walk Score

64 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$766

Median home value

$78,300

Founded

1820

Waycross is the county seat of and the only incorporated city in Ware County in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 13,942 in the 2020 census.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Downtown Waycross Historic District · listed 1992
  • Saint Ambrose Mission
  • Waycross Historic District · listed 1976

Notable landmarks

  • T.L. Everett House
  • Barber, Obediah, Homestead · listed 1995
  • First African Baptist Church and Parsonage · listed 2003
  • Lott Cemetery · listed 2008
  • Moody-Adams House
  • Phoenix Hotel · listed 1986
  • U.S. Post Office and Courthouse · listed 1980

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