About
If you, or more likely your parents, were road-tripping through Georgia in the 50s or 60s, you may have come across the infamous Ludowici speed trap. Legend has it, law enforcement rigged the traffic lights on streets primarily used by tourists, allowing them to pull over everyone in sight without angering the locals and providing misguided revenue for the town. This continued until a new mayor didn’t like the bad publicity and put up a huge billboard warning motorists to slow down, while poking fun at the city.
If you are looking for a rural getaway that’s close to post but far enough away to leave the military-vibe behind, then Ludowici is your town. It’s described as a peaceful place in a country setting, and is the epitome of a small town with a population around 1,500 people—that’s less than a brigade. The pronunciation is unique (loo-dough-WISSY), and knowing it will help you to fit right in. Cost of living is low and if you’re looking for land, this is your place.
Neighbors
Ludowici has a rural feel and local flare, and is a quintessential deep South Georgia town. Your neighbors aren’t going to be on top of you, and you may have to walk a ways (it’s a solid unit of measure here) to borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbor. There are some new subdivisions with homes built after 2000 to suit those looking for a closer community feel.
Neighborhood Feel
Small town living and Southern hospitality mixed with historical charm is what you’ll find in Ludowici. With lots of land and country living, it’s the perfect area for those with horses. But if that isn’t your type of living, there are also newer subdivisions with “cookie-cutter,” affordable two-story homes with decent yards and neighbors aplenty.
