Oglethorpe County Map, Georgia
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County is authentic rural Georgia. You’ll find rolling farmland, dense forests, and winding country roads here. The county’s agricultural roots run deep. Think cattle farms and timber operations.
This isn’t a place that’s trying to reinvent itself. The county’s been around since 1793, and it wears its age with pride. Lexington, the tiny county seat, oozes history from every weathered building. Lexington’s antebellum homes transport you back in time.
Watson Mill Bridge State Park draws visitors with its picturesque covered bridge and rushing waters. It has lots of festivals that celebrates the county’s farming heritage. Oglethorpe County resists rapid change because it prefers to move at its own pace.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Oglethorpe County |
| County Seat | Lexington |
| Population | Approximately 15,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lexington (county seat), Arnoldsville, Crawford, Winterville |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 78, State Route 22, State Route 77 |
| FIPS Code | 13-221 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 445 square miles (land: 444 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Elbert County (Northeast), Wilkes County (East), Taliaferro County (Southeast), Greene County (South), Oconee County (West), Clarke County (West), Madison County (North) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.8806° N, 83.0962° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of James Oglethorpe, the founder of the Georgia colony |
| Major Landmarks | Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Cherokee Lake, Lake Oconee |
| Website | Oglethorpe County Website |
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