Black Creek is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Bryan County, Georgia
Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,233. The county seat is Pembroke.
Bryan County is part of the Savannah, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Bryan County Court ...
, United States. It is located along
U.S. Route 280, southwest of
Interstate 16
Interstate 16 (I-16), also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, is an east–west Interstate Highway located entirely within the US state of Georgia. It carries the hidden designation of State Route 404 (SR 404) for its ...
and northeast of
Pembroke. Black Creek is the location of the arms manufacturer
Daniel Defense
Daniel Defense is an American arms manufacturer founded in 2002 by Marty Daniel in Savannah, Georgia. Following substantial growth from a 2002 U.S. Army Special Forces grant for M4 upper receivers, Daniel Defense expanded in 2009 and moved int ...
, maker of one of the weapons used in the Uvalde massacre, as well as the fishing bait company
Black Creek Baitz,
.
History
On April 5, 2022, the town was hit by
a violent EF4 tornado, which heavily damaged or completely destroyed multiple homes, mobile homes, and other structures while producing widespread damage to trees, power lines, and power poles. One person was killed and twelve others were injured.
References
Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)
Unincorporated communities in Bryan County, Georgia
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