Bleckley County, Georgia

Bleckley County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Cochran
Year Organized: 1912
Square Miles: 217

Court House:

306 2nd Street, SE
County Courthouse
Cochran, GA 31014-1650

Etymology - Origin of County Name

The county was named for Georgia Supreme Court Justice Logan E. Bleckley, a poet and philosopher.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

History

The 145th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1912 and was originally part of Pulaski county. The county was named for Georgia Supreme Court Justice Logan E. Bleckley, a poet and philosopher.

The Middle Georgia College Museum is housed in the 1870s Pace House, home of the first president of the college. It is said to be the oldest home in Cochran.

The county has one municipality, Cochran, the county seat. Cochran was named for Arthur E. Cochran, president of the Macon & Brunswick Railroad, who was influential in the development of the county.

Points of Interest

The Ocmulgee River and Game Preserve offers fishing, boating, and hunting to outdoor sports enthusiasts. The Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area, shared with Twiggs County, is another attraction.

Higher Education

Cochran is home to Middle Georgia College, recognized as the oldest two-year college in America. It is one of the original units of the University of Georgia System.

Neighboring Counties:

Northeast: Wilkinson County
East: Laurens County
Southeast: Dodge County
Southwest: Pulaski County
West: Houston County
Northwest: Twiggs County

Cities and Towns:

- Cochran (County Seat)

city

Incorporated Area

County Resources:

County http://www.bleckley.org

Additional County Info http://www.georgiaplanning.com/CountyPortal/countyportal.asp?FIPS=13023

County Resource Guide

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