Wilkes County Map, Georgia
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Wilkes County, Georgia
Wilkes County offers a refreshing taste of old Georgia charm. It’s about two hours east of Atlanta, tucked away in the Piedmont region.
Washington is the county seat, located in south-central. The town’s historic district has a bunch of well-preserved antebellum homes. It’s refreshing to see how much locals care about preserving their past.
The Broad River forms the northern edge of the county. Agriculture still plays a big role here as you’ll see plenty of farms and cattle. The Mule Day festival each October is a quirky local tradition.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wilkes County |
| County Seat | Washington |
| Population | Approximately 9,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Washington (county seat), Tignall, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 78, U.S. Route 44, State Route 10 |
| FIPS Code | 13-317 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 469 square miles (land: 467 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Elbert County (North), Lincoln County (East), McDuffie County (Southeast), Warren County (South), Taliaferro County (Southwest), Oglethorpe County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.7311° N, 82.7341° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of John Wilkes |
| Major Landmarks | Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum, Callaway Plantation, and the historic courthouse |
| Website | Wilkes County Website |
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