Moultrie, County seat in Southwest Georgia, United States.
Description
Moultrie is the county seat of Colquitt County in Southwest Georgia, situated roughly 200 miles south of Atlanta. The city serves as the administrative hub for the region and hosts several higher education institutions that shape its role as an educational center.
History
The settlement was officially founded in 1859 by the Georgia General Assembly and named after General William Moultrie, a Revolutionary War hero. The general went on to hold significant political office in South Carolina after the war.
Culture
The Colquitt County Arts Center shapes local cultural life through regular exhibitions and classes in various artistic disciplines. Visitors can see how local artists work and participate in community projects there.
Practical
Visitors will find two higher education institutions with campuses in town, offering practical learning opportunities to explore. Its location in Southwest Georgia makes it convenient to visit while traveling through the region.
Did you know?
Each October, tens of thousands of visitors come to the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, a major gathering for farmers and agricultural businesses. The event showcases the latest machinery and techniques used in modern farming.
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Reed Bingham State Park
23.3 km
Colquitt County Arts Center
1.2 km
Colquitt County Courthouse
1.5 kmRed Barn Observatory
27.6 km
Carnegie Library of Moultrie
1.6 km
Mother Easter Baptist Church and Parsonage
2 kmW. W. Ashburn House
1.8 km
James W. Coleman House
6.6 km
Colquitt County Jail
1.3 km
SOWEGA Building
34.4 km
Cook County Courthouse
34.2 km
Pelham Commercial Historic District
35.6 km
D. B. Anderson and Company Building
33.5 kmPine Bluff
32.9 kmBridge Creek Structure Number 83 Lake
14.8 kmMuseum of Colquitt County History
981 mPower of the Past Museum
31.2 kmMoss Lake
17.5 kmPine Theatre
34.7 kmCook County Museum and Library
34.4 kmHatcher Lake
29.4 kmConnell Lake
22.9 kmCambest Pond
36.9 kmGrist Lake
28 kmArts and Heritage Council of Pelham
35.3 kmSizemore Lake
34.5 kmPervis Lake
23.9 kmHorse Creek Winery - Sparks Tasting Room
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