Elbert County, Georgia

Elbert County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,637. The county seat is Elberton. The county was established on December 10, 1790, and was named for Samuel Elbert.

Elbert County
Elbert County courthouse in Elberton, 1973
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°07′N 82°50′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1790 (1790)
Named forSamuel Elbert
SeatElberton
Largest cityElberton
Area
  Total374 sq mi (970 km2)
  Land351 sq mi (910 km2)
  Water23 sq mi (60 km2)  6.2%
Population
 (2020)
  Total19,637
  Density56/sq mi (22/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.elbertga.us
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