Washington, Georgia

city in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

Washington (originally called Heard's Fort) is a city in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,754 at the 2020 census.[2] The city is the county seat of Wilkes County.

Washington, Georgia
The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site, also a National Historic Landmark
Location in Wilkes County and the state of Georgia
Location in Wilkes County and the state of Georgia
Washington is located in the United States
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Location of Washington in the US
Coordinates: 33°44′12.5″N 82°44′21.5″W / 33.736806°N 82.739306°W / 33.736806; -82.739306
Country United States
State Georgia
CountyWilkes
Settled1774
Incorporated1804
Founded byStephen Heard
Named forGeorge Washington
Area
 • Total7.75 sq mi (20.08 km2)
 • Land7.70 sq mi (19.94 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Population
 • Total3,754
 • Density487.66/sq mi (188.29/km2)
DemonymWashingtonian
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30673
Area code(s)706/762
FIPS code13-80704[3]
GNIS feature ID0356620[4]
Websitecityofwashingtonga.gov

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Washington city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.