located at (31.298941, -82.247726).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 sqmi, of which 4.3 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (2.06%) is water.

History

Blackshear was founded in 1858 to serve as the seat of the newly formed Pierce County. The city was named after General David Blackshear, who authorized the construction of roads, bridges and 11 forts for defense. He was a patriot in the American Revolution,

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