Early County Map, Georgia
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Early County, Georgia
Joke all you want about its name, but Early County is anything but behind the times. This southwestern Georgia gem sits right on the Alabama border. Blakely, the county seat, is a small town with a big heart.
Early County is known for its peanuts as they even have a quirky peanut monument in the town square. The Kolomoki Mounds State Park showcases ancient Native American history. Locals love fishing and boating at one of their many lakes. Early County’s been around since 1818, making it one of Georgia’s older counties.
The area’s rich soil has made agriculture its backbone for generations. Despite challenges, the community is working hard to attract new industries. From its antebellum homes to its friendly faces, Early County embodies classic South Georgia charm. It may be called Early, but folks here are in no rush to change their laid-back way of life.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Early County |
| County Seat | Blakely |
| Population | Approximately 11,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Blakely (county seat), Arlington, and several unincorporated areas |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 27, U.S. Route 84, State Route 62 |
| FIPS Code | 13-099 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 516 square miles (land: 514 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clay County (North), Calhoun County (Northeast), Baker County (East), Miller County (Southeast), Seminole County (Southeast), Houston County, Alabama (Southwest), Henry County, Alabama (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.3732° N, 84.9174° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Peter Early, tenth governor of Georgia |
| Major Landmarks | Kolomoki Mounds Archaeological Park, the historic courthouse in Blakely |
| Website | Early County Website |
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