Elbert County

Elbert County was sliced from Wilkes County in 1790. It and the coun­ty seat of Elberton are named for General Samuel Elbert who com­manded Continental forces in Georgia during the Revolution and later served as governor. Nancy Morgan Hart of Revolutionary War fame lived in Elbert County when she turned the tables on Tory soldiers who invaded her home.

Contact Information

Address 45 Forest Avenue, Elberton GA 30635
Telephone 706.283.2000
Fax 706.283.1818
Website http://www.elbertga.us

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 20494 (State Rank: 88)
Incorporated Millage Rate 10.496
Unincorporated Millage Rate 9.716
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 15.95
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 26.446
Total Unincorporated 25.666

 

County Officials