Deepstep, Georgia
Town in Georgia, United States
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Deepstep is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 117 in 2020.
Deepstep, Georgia | |
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The United Methodist Church traces its origin to 1805[2] | |
 Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 33°1′19″N 82°58′6″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Mayor | Randall Veal[3] |
| • City Council | Five members |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.069 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 117 |
| • Density | 143.4/sq mi (55.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31082 |
| Area code | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-22108[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331534[6] |
History
A post office called Deepstep was established in 1886.[7] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1900 as the "Town of Deepstep".[8] The town is named after Deepstep Creek.[9]
Geography
Deepstep is located at 33°1′19″N 82°58′6″W (33.021827, -82.968337).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.88 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.873 square miles (2.26 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (2.53%) is water.
