Fannin County | |
|---|---|
 Fannin County Courthouse in Blue Ridge | |
 Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°52′N 84°19′W / 34.86°N 84.32°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | James Fannin |
| Seat | Blue Ridge |
| Largest city | Blue Ridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 392 sq mi (1,020 km2) |
| • Land | 387 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
| • Water | 5.2 sq mi (13 km2) 1.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 25,319 |
| • Density | 65/sq mi (25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 9th |
| Website | fannincountyga |
Fannin County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,319.[1] It is one of the most rural counties in Georgia due its location in the Appalachian Mountain Range, with about 90% of the population of Fannin County living in unincorporated lands. The county seat and largest city is Blue Ridge.[2] The county was created on January 21, 1854, and is named after James Fannin, a veteran who fought in the Texas Revolution.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Fannin County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.