Sumter, Georgia
Sumter: city in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States.
About
Sumter is a city located in the county of Sumter in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Quick Facts about Sumter
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Sumter County |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.63% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.37% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.9493,-84.2549 |
| Altitude | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Capital city | Sumter is capital of Sumter County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1845 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:15:57 (11th November 2026) |
| Weather | 74℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sumter is located at 31°56'58"N 84°15'18"W (31.9493300, -84.2549100).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsitePeople born in Sumter (75)
People born in Sumter, including Christian missionary John Leighton Wilson, boxer Bob Montgomery, model Shawn Weatherly, .
More notable people
- John S. Richardson (American politician (1828-1894)) he was born in 29/02/1828
- Bobby Richardson (American professional baseball player, second baseman, coach) he was born in 19/08/1935
- John Gayle (American politician (1792-1859)) he was born in 11/09/1792
- Glen Browder (American politician) he was born in 15/01/1943
- Jim Clyburn (American politician) he was born in 21/07/1940
- James Gathers (athletics competitor) he was born in 17/06/1930
- Lee Brice (American country singer) he was born in 25/09/1980
- Virginia Capers (American singer & actress) she was born in 22/09/1925
- Richard Irvine Manning I (50th Governor of South Carolina from 1824 to 1826) he was born in 01/05/1789
- Robert Henry Best (American journalist) he was born in 16/04/1896
- Clara Louise Kellogg (American opera singer (1842-1916)) she was born in 09/07/1842
- Pete Chilcutt (American basketball player) he was born in 14/09/1968
- Albert Watson (South Carolina lawyer and politician) he was born in 30/08/1922
- Freddie Solomon (American college football player, professional football player, wide receiver (1953-2012)) he was born in 11/01/1953
- Nancy O'Dell (Television personality) she was born in 25/02/1966
- Steven Jackson (American baseball player) he was born in 15/03/1982
- Desmond Richardson (American choreographer) he was born in 01/01/1969
- Justin Bethel (American football player, defensive back, cornerback, special teamer) he was born in 17/06/1990
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sumter, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139764 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus (GA) | 31709-4693 |
Closest post offices linked to Sumter.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smithvill Post Office | Smithville (GA) | 31787 |
Other cities in Sumter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumter County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Americus | 14,987 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |