Bacon County Map, Georgia
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Bacon County, Georgia
The tastiest county yet? You never know what you might find in Bacon County, Georgia. Despite its name, you won’t find any big bacon companies here. The county got its moniker from Augustus Bacon, a U.S. Senator from Georgia.
This small county sits in the southeastern part of the state, far from the bustling streets of Atlanta. Alma is the county seat, a town of about 3,500 folks.
Farming is the backbone of the local economy, including blueberries, tobacco and timber. Folks here value their quiet, rural way of life. Bacon County might be small, but it has character. Mmm, bacon.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Bacon County |
| County Seat | Alma |
| Population | Approximately 12,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alma, Oakfield, and the community of Harlowe |
| Interstates and Highways | US 1, US 23, US 82, SR 32, SR 38 |
| FIPS Code | 13-005 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 284 square miles (land: 283 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Appling County (Northeast), Pierce County (Southeast), Ware County (South), Coffee County (West), Jeff Davis County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.5573° N, 82.7494° W |
| Etymology | Named after Augustus Bacon, a U.S. Senator from Georgia |
| Major Landmarks | Bacon County Courthouse, Alma City Park, Lake Grace |
| Website | Bacon County Website |
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