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| name = Barrow County, Georgia<br />
| settlement_type = County<br />
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| image_map = Map of Georgia highlighting Barrow County.svg<br />
| map_caption = Location in the state of Georgia<br />
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| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = United States<br />
| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = Georgia<br />
| established_title = Founded<br />
| established_date = July 7, 1914<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Winder, Georgia|Winder]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 163<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 160<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 3<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 83,505<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = auto<br />
| timezone = Eastern<br />
| utc_offset = -5<br />
| timezone_DST = EDT<br />
| utc_offset_DST = -4<br />
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'''Barrow County''' is a county located in the north-central part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 83,505. The county seat is [[Winder, Georgia|Winder]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Barrow County was created on July 7, 1914, from parts of [[Gwinnett County, Georgia|Gwinnett]], [[Jackson County, Georgia|Jackson]], and [[Walton County, Georgia|Walton]] counties. It was named after [[David Crenshaw Barrow Jr.]], who was the chancellor of the [[University of Georgia]] from 1906 to 1925.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 163 square miles (420 km²), of which 160 square miles (410 km²) is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²) (1.8%) is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Jackson County, Georgia|Jackson County]] - north<br />
* [[Clarke County, Georgia|Clarke County]] - northeast<br />
* [[Oconee County, Georgia|Oconee County]] - east<br />
* [[Walton County, Georgia|Walton County]] - south<br />
* [[Gwinnett County, Georgia|Gwinnett County]] - west<br />
* [[Hall County, Georgia|Hall County]] - northwest<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 83,505 people, 28,633 households, and 21,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 521.9 inhabitants per square mile (201.5/km²).<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Barrow County is served by the [[Barrow County School District]], which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the [[Barrow County Campus of Lanier Technical College]].<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
* [[Auburn, Georgia|Auburn]]<br />
* [[Bethlehem, Georgia|Bethlehem]]<br />
* [[Carl, Georgia|Carl]]<br />
* [[Statham, Georgia|Statham]]<br />
* [[Winder, Georgia|Winder]] (county seat)<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Barrow County is diverse, with sectors including manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. The county's location near major highways and the city of [[Atlanta]] makes it an attractive area for business and residential growth.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Barrow County is served by several major highways, including [[Interstate 85]], [[U.S. Route 29]], and [[Georgia State Route 316]]. The [[Barrow County Airport]] provides general aviation services.<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[Russell Branyan]], former Major League Baseball player<br />
* [[Frank Gordy]], founder of The Varsity, a famous restaurant in Atlanta<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Barrow County, Georgia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.barrowga.org/ Official Barrow County Website]<br />
* [https://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/ Barrow County School District]<br />
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