Butts County, Georgia

Butts County, Georgia

General Information
Name	Butts County, Georgia
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Settlement Type	County
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Location
Coordinates	33.27°N 83.95°W
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Population
Total	25,434
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Standard	UTC-5
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Butts County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,434. The county seat is Jackson.

History

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.

Geography

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 region of Georgia, characterized by rolling hills and fertile soil.

Adjacent counties

• Henry County (north)
• Newton County (northeast)
• Jasper County (east)
• Monroe County (south)
• Spalding County (west)

Demographics

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).

Economy

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.

Education

Butts County is served by the Butts County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Jackson High School. The county is also home to several private educational institutions.

Transportation

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.

Communities

• Jackson (county seat)
• Flovilla
• Jenkinsburg

Notable People

• Robert Grier Stephens Jr., a U.S. Representative from Georgia, was born in Butts County.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Butts County, Georgia

External links

• Official Butts County Website