Riceboro, GA
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About Riceboro
- • Football player and coach, Ken “Whizzer” Wheldon was born in Riceboro.
- • The Dorchester Academy, a school for African Americans, has deep roots in Riceboro.
- • Riceboro emerged as a rice-growing hub along the coastal waterways.
- • Riceboro is home to the grave site of a man who lived to be 116 years old.
- • A major hurricane in 1898 devastated Riceboro's rice crops and infrastructure.
- • Named for its rice production, Riceboro was incorporated in 1961.
- • With just over 800 residents, Riceboro is smaller than many nearby towns.
- • Riceboro sits at a modest 20 feet above sea level, making it prone to flooding.
- • Many Riceboro residents work in nearby manufacturing or agriculture.
- • A serene, slow-paced feeling washes over you in Riceboro.
- • The Atlanta Braves, located a few hours away, won the World Series in 2021.
- • Liberty County High School boasts a strong football program with multiple state titles.