Echols County Map, Georgia
We allow you to use our Echols County map. Attribution is required.
Echols County, Georgia
Echols County sits in Georgia’s southernmost corner. It’s one of the state’s least populated counties, with vast stretches of untouched wilderness.
The Alapaha River flows through the county, offering serene kayaking and fishing spots. Statenville, the tiny county seat, embodies small-town Southern charm. Echols County is known for its agriculture, particularly tobacco and timber.
The county’s proximity to Florida makes it a unique cultural blend of two Southern states. Despite its small size, Echols played a role in the Civil War, with several skirmishes fought here. The Echols County Courthouse, built in 1956, is one of Georgia’s more modern county seats. Local festivals celebrate the area’s rural heritage and community.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Echols County |
| County Seat | Statenville |
| Population | Approximately 3,400 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Statenville (county seat), and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 129, State Route 94 |
| FIPS Code | 13-101 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 284 square miles (land: 283 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clinch County (Northeast), Columbia County, Florida (Southeast), Hamilton County, Florida (South), Lowndes County (West), Lanier County (North) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 30.8551° N, 83.0973° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of General Robert M. Echols, a state legislator |
| Major Landmarks | Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia-Florida state line |
| Website | Echols County Website |
Georgia County Maps
Get to know all the counties in Georgia with our map collection.
