Washington County | |
|---|---|
 County courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′N 82°47′W / 32.97°N 82.79°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | February 25, 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 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 19,820  |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | washingtoncountyga |
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 President of the United States George Washington.[4]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ U.S. 2020 Census Bureau report, Washington County, Georgia
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 247. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 27, 2003.