Banks County, Administrative county in northeastern Georgia, United States.
Description
Banks County is an administrative division in northeastern Georgia characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land. The town of Homer serves as its county seat and governmental hub.
History
The Georgia General Assembly created this county on December 11, 1858, naming it after Dr. Richard E. Banks. It was formed from portions of Franklin and Habersham counties.
Culture
The county hosts regular community gatherings that bring residents together throughout the year. The Hebron Presbyterian Church, dating to 1796, reflects the deep roots of faith in local life.
Practical
This county is connected to neighboring areas through major transportation routes that make travel easy. Schools and public services are generally accessible throughout the region.
Did you know?
Baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb was born in 1886 in The Narrows, a small farming village within the county. His birthplace remains a quiet part of local sports history.
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Fort Hollingsworth–White House
9.1 km
Chenocetah Mountain
17 kmHurricane Shoals Park
15.7 km
Hebron Church, Cemetery, and Academy
14.3 kmGovernor L. G. Hardman House
17.1 km
Chenocetah Fire Tower
16.9 km
Old Banks County Courthouse
1.7 km
Maysville Historic District
12.1 kmNew Salem Covered Bridge
12.5 kmKesler Covered Bridge
13.2 km
Gillsville Historic District
13.4 km
Walnut Hill Historic District
14.5 kmSeaborn M. Shankle House
16.9 km
McConnell Historic District
13.6 km
Hamilton Historic District
15.6 kmBellamy Historic District
12.6 kmHomer Historic District
1.8 kmLula Residential Historic District
16.2 kmLoudermilk Boarding House Museum
18.1 kmGarrison Shoals
11.6 kmLake Russell
15.9 kmCommerce Commercial Historic District
16.8 kmReservoir 59
10.5 kmReservoir 51
9 kmChimney Oaks Golf Club
1.4 kmAtlanta Dragway
9.7 kmGarrison Shoals
11.6 kmM60
3.6 km
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