Washington County, Georgia
County in Georgia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,988.[1][2] The county seat is Sandersville.[3] The county was established on February 25, 1784. It was named for Revolutionary War general (and afterward President of the United States) George Washington.[4]
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Washington County | |
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Coordinates: 32°58′N 82°47′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Founded | February 25, 1784; 240 years ago (1784) |
Named for | George Washington |
Seat | Sandersville |
Largest city | Sandersville |
Area | |
• Total | 684 sq mi (1,770 km2) |
• Land | 678 sq mi (1,760 km2) |
• Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 0.9% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,988 |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 12th |
Website | washingtoncountyga |
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