Putnam County, Georgia

Putnam County
Putnam County courthouse in Eatonton
Putnam County courthouse in Eatonton
Map of Georgia highlighting Putnam County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°19′N 83°22′W / 33.32°N 83.37°W / 33.32; -83.37
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 10, 1807; 216 years ago (1807-12-10)
Named forIsrael Putnam
SeatEatonton
Largest cityEatonton
Area
 • Total361 sq mi (930 km2)
 • Land345 sq mi (890 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  4.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,047
 • Density64/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.putnamcountyga.us

Putnam County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,047.[1] The county seat is Eatonton.[2]

Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, and the Oconee River, all of which are recreation sites, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, and Macon.

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Putnam County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.