Echols County, Georgia

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

County Seat: Statenville
Year Organized: 1858
Square Miles: 404

Court House:

P.O. Box 190
County Courthouse
Statenville, GA 31648-0190

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named for Robert M. Echols, a member of the General Assembly for 24 years and a Senate President, who died fighting as a brigadier general in the Mexican War.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

History

Echols County, located on the Georgia/Florida border, was created in 1858 from portions of Clinch and Lowndes counties. It was named for Robert M. Echols, a member of the General Assembly for 24 years and a Senate President, who died fighting as a brigadier general in the Mexican War.

Statenville is named for Capt. James W. Staten, who built the first store in the town. Statenville was previously known as Troublesome.

Points of Interest

Echols County is one of Georgia's least populated counties. Over 90% of the county is forest and under contract to private companies.

Notable Citizens

Echols County is the home of newly published mystery writer Virginia Lanier.

Neighboring Counties:

Northeast: Clinch County
Southeast: Columbia County, Fla.
South: Hamilton County, Fla.
Northwest: Lowndes County; Lanier County

Cities and Towns:

- Statenville (County Seat)

County Resources:

Additional County Info http://www.georgiaplanning.com/CountyPortal/countyportal.asp?FIPS=13101

County Resource Guide

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