Godfrey, Georgia

Godfrey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It first appeared as a CDP in the 2020 Census with a population of 108.

History
The community was named after Dr. Ervine Godfrey, a pioneer settler. A post office called Godfrey was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1965. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of Godfrey" in 1906. The town's charter was dissolved in 1995.

Geography
Godfrey is in southern Morgan County, with its southern border following the Putnam County line. It is 12 mi south of Madison, the county seat, via Godfrey Road, which continues 13 mi south to Eatonton.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Godfrey CDP has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, of which 0.02 sqmi, or 1.48%, are water. The town sits on a ridge which drains west to the Little River and east to Big Indian Creek, a tributary of the Little River, which continues south to the Oconee River north of Milledgeville.

Demographics
Godfrey was listed as a village in the 1910 through 1960 U.S. Censuses. It was relisted as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.