Bibb County

Bibb County is an administrative division in central Georgia with Macon serving as its governmental hub and largest city. The county stretches across rolling terrain transitioning from higher ground to flatter areas, with the Ocmulgee River running through it.

The county was established in 1822 and named after William Wyatt Bibb, a Georgia politician who later became Alabama's first elected governor. Its creation reflected the expanding settlement of central Georgia during the early 19th century.

Higher education institutions have shaped daily life and community identity for generations. These colleges and universities draw students and visitors who contribute to the area's social fabric.

The county sits on a geographical boundary where the landscape transitions between two distinct terrain types, offering visitors access to both higher elevations and flatter regions. This location allows for varied outdoor activities and easy movement across different landscape zones.

The county sits on Georgia's fall line, a natural boundary between two geological regions, where the river becomes navigable for larger vessels. This location made the area historically important for water-based commerce and transportation.

Location: Alabama

Inception: February 7, 1818

Capital city: Centreville

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Jefferson County, Shelby County, Chilton County, Perry County, Hale County, Tuscaloosa County

Website: http://bibbal.com

GPS coordinates: 32.99778,-87.12639

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:08