Sumter County Map, Georgia
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Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter County lies in southwest Georgia and was founded in 1831. The area is known as the birthplace of Habitat for Humanity, which defends affordable housing rights globally.
With about 30,000 residents, the county also has historical significance. For example, Andersonville National Historic Site preserves important Civil War history.
Former President Jimmy Carter’s hometown, Plains, is located here. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy with Americus serving as its county seat.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sumter County |
| County Seat | Americus |
| Population | Approximately 30,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Americus (county seat), Andersonville, Plains, Leslie, DeSoto, Sumter County includes other small communities such as Cobb, and Plains |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 280, Georgia State Route 30, Georgia State Route 49 |
| FIPS Code | 13-261 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 505 square miles (land: 495 sq mi, water: 10 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Macon County (Northeast), Dooly County (East), Crisp County (Southeast), Lee County (South), Terrell County (Southwest), Webster County (West), Marion County (Northwest), Schley County (North) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32.0717° N, 84.2255° W |
| Etymology | Named after General Thomas Sumter |
| Major Landmarks | Andersonville National Historic Site, the historic downtown area of Americus |
| Website | Sumter County Website |
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