Mershon Georgia Map

About Mershon, Georgia

Mershon is a locality in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 26. The population density is 20.3 people per km². Mershon is located at 31.4641°N, 82.2573°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31551.

Mershon lies low amidst the piney woods and sandy soil of Pierce County, Georgia, where the air hangs thick with the scent of resin and damp earth. It lies 47.0 miles south-west of Hinesville, GA (from Hinesville, GA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Patterson. Longleaf pines stand sentinel over a landscape of subtle elevations, their needles carpeting the ground in a russet embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in shafts of pale gold, illuminating the palmetto fronds and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but a presence of quietude, punctuated by the drone of insects and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The character of Mershon is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a history etched in the slow, deliberate rhythm of the land. For generations, the cultivation of timber and the simple sustenance of farming were the lifeblood of this place, shaping its modest economy and the stoic resilience of its people. While grand edifices are absent, the memories of families who cleared these woods and coaxed life from this soil are palpable, a quiet legacy carried in the weathered faces and knowing glances of its residents. The small crossroads of Mershon, though unassuming, holds a distinct charm, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the Georgia soil.

About This Mershon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mershon, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.464101, -82.257346. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mershon and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Mershon includes the ZIP code (31551), telephone area code (229), county seat of Pierce County (Blackshear), and school district assignment (Pierce County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mershon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.