Stephens County Map, Georgia
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Stephens County, Georgia
Stephens County is located in northeast Georgia. It was established in 1905 and named after Alexander Stephens, who served as the Vice President of the Confederacy and later as Georgia’s governor.
Toccoa is the county seat and largest city. The name “Toccoa” comes from a Cherokee word meaning “beautiful”. The county has lots of natural beauty, including Toccoa Falls, a 186-foot waterfall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.
Stephens County has a population of around 27,000 people with fishing, boating, and other water activities. Even though it has a rural vibe, Stephens County is within a reasonable drive of larger cities like Athens and Atlanta.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Stephens County |
| County Seat | Toccoa |
| Population | Approximately 27,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Toccoa (county seat), Eastanollee, Martin, and other small communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 123, U.S. Route 17, Georgia State Route 106 |
| FIPS Code | 13-257 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 184 square miles (land: 181 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Oconee County, South Carolina (North), Franklin County (South), Banks County (Southwest), Habersham County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.5860° N, 83.3234° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Alexander H. Stephens, a U.S. Vice President and Georgia Governor |
| Major Landmarks | Toccoa Falls, Currahee Mountain, and the historic downtown Toccoa |
| Website | Stephens County Website |
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