Elbert County, Georgia
Elbert County | |
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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 / 34.11°N 82.84°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | 1790 |
| Named after | Samuel Elbert |
| Seat | Elberton |
| Largest city | Elberton |
| Area | |
• Total | 374 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Land | 351 sq mi (910 km2) |
| • Water | 23 sq mi (60 km2) 6.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,637 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 9th |
| Website | www |
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.