Washington, Georgia
Washington (originally called Heard's Fort) is a city in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,754 at the 2020 census.[2] The city is the county seat of Wilkes County.
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 Location in Wilkes County and the state of Georgia | |
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| Coordinates: 33°44′12.5″N 82°44′21.5″W / 33.736806°N 82.739306°WCoordinates: 33°44′12.5″N 82°44′21.5″W / 33.736806°N 82.739306°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| County | Wilkes |
| Settled | 1774 |
| Incorporated | 1804 |
| Founded by | Stephen Heard |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.75 sq mi (20.08 km2) |
| • Land | 7.70 sq mi (19.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,754 |
| • Density | 487.66/sq mi (188.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30673 |
| FIPS code | 13-80704[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356620[4] |
| Website | cityofwashingtonga |
References
- ↑ 2020 U.S. Gazetteer FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Washington city, GeorgiaUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ U.S. Census websiteUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names (2007-10-25)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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