Wilkinson County Map, Georgia
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Wilkinson County, Georgia
Wilkinson County is a slice of rural Georgia that time seems to have forgotten. It’s about a half hour drive from Macon, to the east. Irwinton is the county seat, located in the center of the county.
Kaolin mining keeps the economy going. You’ll see the chalky white clay in quarries dotting the landscape. The Oconee River forms the county’s eastern border.
Wilkinson County isn’t trying to impress anyone. It’s just doing its thing, the same way it has for generations. It’s Georgia at its most authentic, warts and all.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wilkinson County |
| County Seat | Irwinton |
| Population | Approximately 8,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Irwinton (county seat), Gordon, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 441, State Route 57 |
| FIPS Code | 13-319 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 757 square miles (land: 755 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Baldwin County (North), Bleckley County (South), Washington County (Northeast), Johnson County (East), Laurens County (Southeast), Twiggs County (Southwest), Jones County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32.8720° N, 83.2125° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of General James Wilkinson, a Revolutionary War officer |
| Major Landmarks | Old Jail Museum, Oconee River, and the Wilkinson County Courthouse |
| Website | Wilkinson County Website |
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