Hardwick, Baldwin County, Georgia
Hardwick, Baldwin County, Georgia | |
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Location in Baldwin County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 33°3′9″N 83°14′14″W / 33.05250°N 83.23722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,513 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-51394 |
Hardwick an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Baldwin County, Georgia, is a part of the micropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, its population stands at 3,513, reflecting a significant decrease from 5,135 in 2000 when it was known as Midway-Hardwick.
The community is built around Central State Hospital, once one of the largest mental health institutions in the United States. Hardwick is historically notable for being home to Oglethorpe University during the 19th century. Today, its ZIP code is 31034, connecting its rich history to its present-day identity.