Warren County, Georgia

Warren County
Warren County courthouse in Warrenton
Warren County courthouse in Warrenton
Map of Georgia highlighting Warren 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°25′N 82°41′W / 33.41°N 82.68°W / 33.41; -82.68
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 19, 1793; 231 years ago (1793)
Named forJoseph Warren
SeatWarrenton
Largest cityWarrenton
Area
 • Total287 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Land284 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,215
 • Density21/sq mi (8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.warrencountyga.com

Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 5,215, a decrease from 2010. The county seat is Warrenton.[1] The county was created on December 19, 1793, and is named after General Joseph Warren, who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill.[2]

  1. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Warren County Georgia Chamber of Commerce". Warren County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 6, 2013.