Burke County Map, Georgia
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Burke County, Georgia
Approximately 300 miles southeast of Atlanta, you’ll find Burke County. It’s a big, sprawling place, one of Georgia’s largest counties by area. Waynesboro serves as the county seat, a small town with a rich history.
The Savannah River forms the eastern border, separating Georgia from South Carolina. Burke County earned its name from Edmund Burke, a British statesman who supported the American colonies. Farming dominates here, especially cotton.
Plant Vogtle, a nuclear power plant, is a major employer. It’s mostly rural, with a few small towns across the landscape. Burke County is a section of old Georgia, holding on to its agricultural roots while the world changes around it.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Burke County |
| County Seat | Waynesboro |
| Population | Approximately 23,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Waynesboro, Sardis, Midville, and various smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | US 25, US 80, and State Route 24 |
| FIPS Code | 13-033 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 836 square miles (land: 825 sq mi, water: 11 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Richmond County (North), Aiken County, South Carolina (Northeast), Barnwell County, South Carolina (Northeast), Allendale County, South Carolina (East), Screven County (Southeast), Jenkins County (South), Emanuel County (Southwest), Jefferson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.0846° N, 82.0119° W |
| Etymology | Named after Edmund Burke, a British statesman who supported the American colonies |
| Major Landmarks | Burke County Courthouse, Augusta Canal, and the Waynesboro Historic District |
| Website | Burke County Website |
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