Wilkinson County, Georgia
Wilkinson County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, 8,877 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Irwinton.[2] The county was created on May 11, 1803 and named for General James Wilkinson (1757–1825).[3]
Wilkinson County | |
|---|---|
 Ball's Ferry Landing has been designated as a site on the March to the Sea Heritage Trail. | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32.80°N 83.17°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | May 11, 1803 |
| Named for | James Wilkinson |
| Seat | Irwinton |
| Largest city | Gordon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 452 sq mi (1,170 km2) |
| • Land | 447 sq mi (1,160 km2) |
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) 1.0% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,877 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website | www |
References
- "QuickFacts: Wilkinson County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 254. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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