Towns County, Georgia

Towns County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,493.[1] Its county seat is Hiawassee.[2] The county was created on March 6, 1856.[3]

Towns County, Georgia
Map
Map of Georgia highlighting Towns County
Location in the state of Georgia
Map of the USA highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1856; 168 years ago (1856)
Seat Hiawassee
Largest City Young Harris
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

172 sq mi (445 km²)
167 sq mi (433 km²)
5.4 sq mi (14 km²), 3.2%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

12,493
75/sq mi (29/km²)
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: http://www.townscountyga.com/
Named for: George W. Towns

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Towns County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 230. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.