Brooks County Map, Georgia
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Brooks County, Georgia
Brooks County, Georgia is a slice of south Georgia that sits just above the Florida line. Quitman serves as the county seat, a small town with a big history. The county is named after Preston Brooks, a congressman famous for beating a fellow lawmaker with a cane.
Farming is the backbone here. Think cotton, peanuts, and timber. It’s quiet here, most of the time. The Withlacoochee River forms its eastern border. It’s good fishing, but only if you know where to look.
Brooks County is known for its plantation homes, remnants of a complicated past. If you’re looking for a taste of rural South Georgia life, Brooks County might just fit the bill.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Brooks County |
| County Seat | Quitman |
| Population | Approximately 16,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Quitman, Barwick, Morven, and various smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | US 84, US 221, and State Route 76 |
| FIPS Code | 13-027 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 499 square miles (land: 498 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cook County (Northeast), Lowndes County (East), Madison County, Florida (Southeast), Jefferson County, Florida (Southwest), Thomas County (West), Colquitt County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 30.8047° N, 83.5972° W |
| Etymology | Named after Captain Preston Brooks, a U.S. Congressman |
| Major Landmarks | Brooks County Courthouse, Quitman Historic District |
| Website | Brooks County Website |
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