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, Georgia | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | May 11, 1803 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Irwinton |
| Largest City | Gordon |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
452 sq mi (1,171 km²) 447 sq mi (1,158 km²) 4.6 sq mi (12 km²), 1.0 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
8,877 |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: http://www.wilkinsoncounty.net/ | |
| Named for: James Wilkinson | |
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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