Putnam County Map, Georgia
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Putnam County, Georgia
Putnam County sits in central Georgia. Eatonton is the county and largest town. The county is a mix of history and lakeside. You’ll find Lake Oconee here, which covers the eastern part of the county.
Putnam’s been around since 1807, named for Revolutionary War hero Israel Putnam. The area’s literary heritage shines through in tributes to native sons Joel Chandler Harris and Alice Walker.
Dairy farms are everywhere on the landscape, showing off the county’s agricultural roots. The annual Dairy Festival celebrates this heritage each June. You’ll also find antebellum homes and modern golf resorts side by side here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Putnam County |
| County Seat | Eatonton |
| Population | Approximately 20,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Eatonton (county seat), portions of Lake Sinclair area, and other small communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 129, U.S. Route 441, State Route 16 |
| FIPS Code | 13-237 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 349 square miles (land: 330 sq mi, water: 19 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Morgan County (North), Greene County (Northeast), Hancock County (East), Baldwin County (Southeast), Jones County (Southwest), Jasper County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.2994° N, 83.2393° W |
| Etymology | Named after General Israel Putnam, a hero of the Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Sinclair, Uncle Remus Museum, and Eatonton Historic District |
| Website | Putnam County Website |
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