Baldwin County, Georgia

Baldwin County, Georgia
County
Location in the state of Georgia Location in the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33.07°N 83.23°W / 33.07; -83.23 Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed.
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Founded	1803
County seat	Milledgeville
Area
• Total	267 sq mi (690 km2)
• Land	258 sq mi (670 km2)
• Water	9 sq mi (20 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	44,238
• Density	170/sq mi (64/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)

Baldwin County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,238. The county seat is Milledgeville, which was also the capital of Georgia from 1804 to 1868.

History

Baldwin County was created on May 11, 1803, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly. It was named in honor of Abraham Baldwin, a Founding Father who was a signer of the United States Constitution and a U.S. Senator from Georgia.

The county has a rich history, particularly during the antebellum period when Milledgeville served as the state capital. The Old Governor's Mansion is a notable historic site from this era.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 267 square miles (690 km²), of which 258 square miles (670 km²) is land and 9 square miles (23 km²) (3.4%) is water. The county is part of the Oconee River basin.

Adjacent counties

• Putnam County - north
• Hancock County - northeast
• Washington County - east
• Wilkinson County - south
• Jones County - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 44,238 people, 15,000 households, and 9,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 171 people per square mile (66/km²).

Education

Baldwin County is served by the Baldwin County School District. The county is also home to Georgia College & State University, a public liberal arts university located in Milledgeville.

Economy

The economy of Baldwin County is diverse, with education, healthcare, and manufacturing being significant sectors. The presence of Georgia College & State University contributes to the local economy, providing jobs and attracting students from across the state.

Transportation

Major highways in Baldwin County include U.S. Route 441 and Georgia State Route 22. The county is also served by the Baldwin County Airport, which provides general aviation services.

Notable People

• Flannery O'Connor, a renowned author known for her works of Southern Gothic fiction, lived in Milledgeville.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Baldwin County, Georgia

External links

• Baldwin County Government
• Georgia College & State University