📍 Effingham County, Georgia
Guyton
Guyton is one of Effingham County, Georgia's oldest towns, tracing its roots to a 1790s settlement once called Whitesville before the railroad renamed it Guyton. Incorporated in 1887, this small community of about 2,300 northwest of Savannah is known for its Civil War history, historic downtown and beloved annual holiday tour of homes.
2,289 (2020 Census)
Population
c. 1792 / 1887
Settled / incorporated
31312
ZIP code
Effingham
County
What Guyton is known for
- One of the county's oldest towns — the 1790s "Whitesville" settlement, renamed Guyton by the railroad.
- Rich Civil War heritage: a Confederate hospital stood here, and soldiers are buried in the local cemetery.
- Its beloved December tour of homes draws thousands, with the historic railroad median lit by ~7,000 lights.
Guyton in the news
Effingham Herald · 4 hr ago
Effingham Approves 1,000-Home Development on Zittrouer Road
Commissioners approve 452-acre Guyton development despite concerns over traffic, flooding and schools.…
Effingham Herald · 14 days ago
Effingham County Primary: Burdette, Anderson Win
Unofficial Effingham County primary results show Roger Burdette and Lynn Anderson winning, while Mary Ellen Connely-Woods won a close Guyton race by five votes.…
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