Fulton County

Fulton County was created from DeKalb County in 1853, then obtained its strange, elongated shape by absorbing the destitute counties of Milton (to the north) and Campbell (to the south) during the Great Depression. It is named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steam-driven boat. Atlanta, the county seat and state capital, grew from being the terminal point on an early railroad; it was first named Terminus. Later the name was changed to Marthasville as a compliment to Governor Wilson Lumpkin's daughter.

Contact Information

Address 141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 10076, Atlanta GA 30303
Telephone 404.612.8232
Fax 404.730.8254
Website http://www.fultoncountyga.gov

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 1014932 (State Rank: 1)
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