Elbert County Map, Georgia
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Elbert County, Georgia
Built on the banks of the Savannah River, Elbert County is a slice of classic northeast Georgia. Elberton, the county seat, is known as the “Granite Capital of the World”. Massive quarries and skilled stonecutters have shaped the county’s identity for over a century.
Elbert County’s history runs deep, with several sites dating back to Revolutionary War times. The county’s rolling hills are covered with farms and forests.
Even though it’s rural at great, Elberton has a charming downtown with shops and restaurants. Locals enjoy the annual Granite Festival, celebrating the county’s signature industry. Elbert County shows the strength and resilience of small-town Georgia.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Elbert County |
| County Seat | Elberton |
| Population | Approximately 20,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Elberton (county seat), Bowman, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 72, State Route 17, State Route 77 |
| FIPS Code | 13-105 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 369 square miles (land: 367 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Anderson County, South Carolina (Northeast), Abbeville County, South Carolina (East), McCormick County, South Carolina (Southeast), Lincoln County (Southeast), Wilkes County (South), Oglethorpe County (Southwest), Madison County (West), Hart County (North), Franklin County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.1150° N, 82.8636° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Samuel Elbert, a Revolutionary War general and Governor of Georgia |
| Major Landmarks | Richard B. Russell Lake, Elberton Granite Museum |
| Website | Elbert County Website |
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