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| name = Butts County, Georgia<br />
| settlement_type = County<br />
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| image_map = Map of Georgia highlighting Butts County.svg<br />
| map_caption = Location in the state of Georgia<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|33.27|N|83.95|W|region:US-GA_type:adm2nd}}<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = United States<br />
| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = Georgia<br />
| established_title = Founded<br />
| established_date = December 24, 1825<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Jackson, Georgia|Jackson]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 188<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 184<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 4<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 25,434<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = auto<br />
| timezone = Eastern<br />
| utc_offset = -5<br />
| timezone_DST = Eastern<br />
| utc_offset_DST = -4<br />
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'''Butts County''' is a county located in the central part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,434. The county seat is [[Jackson, Georgia|Jackson]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Butts County was created on December 24, 1825, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly. It was named after Captain Samuel Butts, who was killed in the [[Creek War]] of 1814. The county has a rich history, with its development closely tied to the growth of the [[railroad]] industry in the 19th century.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 188 square miles (490 km²), of which 184 square miles (480 km²) is land and 4.0 square miles (10 km²) (2.1%) is water. The county is part of the [[Piedmont (United States)|Piedmont]] region of Georgia, characterized by rolling hills and fertile soil.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Henry County, Georgia|Henry County]] (north)<br />
* [[Newton County, Georgia|Newton County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Jasper County, Georgia|Jasper County]] (east)<br />
* [[Monroe County, Georgia|Monroe County]] (south)<br />
* [[Spalding County, Georgia|Spalding County]] (west)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,434 people, 9,000 households, and 6,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 138 people per square mile (53/km²).<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Butts County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade being significant sectors. The county is also known for its [[tourism]] industry, with attractions such as [[Indian Springs State Park]] and the annual Butts County Fair.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Butts County is served by the Butts County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and [[Jackson High School (Georgia)|Jackson High School]]. The county is also home to several private educational institutions.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Butts County include [[Interstate 75]], which runs north-south through the county, and [[U.S. Route 23]]. These highways provide vital links to major cities such as [[Atlanta]] and [[Macon, Georgia|Macon]].<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
* [[Jackson, Georgia|Jackson]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Flovilla, Georgia|Flovilla]]<br />
* [[Jenkinsburg, Georgia|Jenkinsburg]]<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[Robert Grier Stephens Jr.]], a U.S. Representative from Georgia, was born in Butts County.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Butts County, Georgia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.buttscountyga.com/ Official Butts County Website]<br />
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[[Category:Butts County, Georgia]]<br />
[[Category:Georgia (U.S. state) counties]]<br />
[[Category:1825 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)]]<br />
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