Brooks County, Administrative division in southern Georgia, United States
Brooks County encompasses 498 square miles of land with agricultural fields, natural parks, and the central town of Quitman serving as its county seat.
The Georgia General Assembly established Brooks County in 1858 by combining portions of Lowndes and Thomas counties, naming it after Representative Preston Brooks.
The Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center maintains exhibits of local heritage and organizes regular music, art, and traditional events for the community.
The Brooks County School District serves over 2,500 students through multiple educational facilities from pre-kindergarten through high school grade levels.
The Atlantic and Gulf Railroad reached Quitman on October 23, 1860, transforming the county into a major food producer during the American Civil War.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1911
Capital city: Falfurrias
Shares border with: Duval County, Jim Wells County, Kleberg County, Kenedy County, Hidalgo County, Starr County, Jim Hogg County
Website: http://co.brooks.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 27.04000,-98.21000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29
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