Eatonton, Georgia
Eatonton is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 6,307. It was named after William Eaton, an officer and diplomat involved in the First Barbary War. The name consists of his surname with the English suffix "ton", meaning "town".
Eatonton | |
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Putnam County Courthouse in Eatonton | |
Flag Seal | |
Location in Putnam County and the state of Georgia | |
Eatonton Eatonton | |
Coordinates: 33°19′35″N 83°23′16″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
County | Putnam |
Area | |
• Total | 20.61 sq mi (53.38 km2) |
• Land | 20.51 sq mi (53.12 km2) |
• Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,307 |
• Density | 307.52/sq mi (118.74/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 31024 |
Area code | 706 |
FIPS code | 13-26084 |
GNIS feature ID | 0331628 |
Website | City of Eatonton |
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