Clay County, Georgia
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| Name | Clay County, Georgia |
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| Settlement Type | County |
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| Total | 2,848 |
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Clay County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,848, making it one of the least populous counties in Georgia. The county seat is Fort Gaines.
History[edit]
Clay County was created on February 16, 1854, from portions of Early and Randolph counties. It was named in honor of Henry Clay, a prominent American statesman and Secretary of State in the 19th century.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 217 square miles (560 km²), of which 195 square miles (510 km²) is land and 22 square miles (57 km²) (10.1%) is water. The Chattahoochee River forms the western boundary of the county, which also serves as the state line with Alabama.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Quitman County (north)
- Randolph County (northeast)
- Calhoun County (east)
- Early County (south)
- Henry County, Alabama (west)
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,848 people, 1,200 households, and 800 families residing in the county. The population density was 14.6 inhabitants per square mile (5.6/km²).
Economy[edit]
The economy of Clay County is primarily based on agriculture, with peanuts, cotton, and corn being the main crops. The county also benefits from tourism related to its natural resources, including the Walter F. George Lake and the Chattahoochee River.
Education[edit]
Clay County is served by the Clay County School District, which includes one elementary school and one high school. The district is committed to providing quality education to all students in the county.
Communities[edit]
- Fort Gaines (county seat)
- Bluffton
Notable People[edit]
- George T. Bagby, a former governor of Georgia, was born in Clay County.
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