Putnam County, Administrative division in Georgia, United States
Putnam County spans 348 square miles of land in Georgia, featuring a mix of urban development, agricultural areas, and natural landscapes throughout its territory.
The county was established in 1807 and received its name from General Israel Putnam, who served during the French and Indian War and American Revolution.
The county preserves its literary heritage through sites connected to authors Alice Walker and Joel Chandler Harris, who lived and wrote in this region.
Residents access government services through departments located in the county seat of Eatonton, which manages local regulations and community development programs.
Lake Oconee forms part of the county border, providing water recreation opportunities and supporting the local tourism and hospitality industries.
Location: Florida
Inception: January 18, 1849
Capital city: Palatka
Shares border with: Clay County, St. Johns County, Flagler County, Volusia County, Marion County, Alachua County, Bradford County
Website: https://putnam-fl.com
GPS coordinates: 29.61000,-81.74000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
Ravine Gardens State Park
9.6 km
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
32.2 km
Memorial Bridge
12 km
Dunns Creek
20.9 km
Etoniah Creek State Forest
18.5 km
Welaka State Forest
19.4 km
Mount Royal
20.8 km
Bronson-Mulholland House
11.7 km
Central Academy
10.9 km
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
11.5 km
Putnam County Courthouse
11.1 km
Fort Shannon
9.6 km
Larimer Memorial Library
11.4 km
Crescent City Historic District
29.9 km
James W. Townsend House
22.8 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
31.1 km
Melrose Historic District
32.2 km
Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
23.2 km
Hubbard House
30 km
Kerr City Historic District
26.4 km
Morgan-Townsend House
28.9 km
Hastings Community Center
25.4 km
Bostwick School
20.7 km
Melrose Woman's Club
31.8 km
Tenney House and Groveland Hotel
24.1 km
Sanchez Homestead
29 km
Interlachen Hall
14.8 km
Fort McCoy School
33.6 kmReviews
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