Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census shows a population of 102,864.[1] The county seat is Dalton.[2] The county was created on December 30, 1851.[3]
| Whitfield County, Georgia | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | December 30, 1851 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Dalton |
| Largest City | Dalton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
291 sq mi (754 km²) 290 sq mi (751 km²) 0.6 sq mi (2 km²), 0.2% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
102,864 355/sq mi (137/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/ | |
| Named for: George Whitefield | |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Whitfield 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. 253. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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