Colquitt County, Administrative division in South Georgia, United States.
Description
Colquitt County is an administrative division in South Georgia that spreads across fertile farmland with numerous agricultural operations covering much of the territory. The county seat of Moultrie serves as the main hub, where government offices and public buildings handle administrative functions for residents throughout the region.
History
The county was established in 1856 and named after Walter Terry Colquitt, a prominent United States Senator who represented Georgia during the mid-19th century. Its founding came during an era when southern regions were organizing their administrative structures and inland settlements were growing.
Culture
The region reflects a farming way of life where families have worked the same land across generations, passing down traditions and knowledge of agriculture. Towns like Moultrie show this rural character through their layout and how people gather in community spaces focused on agricultural cycles and seasons.
Practical
Moultrie in the center provides easy access to government services and administrative needs for visitors and residents in the area. Since the territory is mainly rural, plan to travel by car and expect larger distances between towns and facilities.
Did you know?
The area is known for its extensive pecan orchards and cotton fields that shape much of the agricultural landscape. Many family farms have grown these same crops for over a century, making the region a significant contributor to Georgia's farming economy.
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Reed Bingham State Park
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Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village
38.2 km
Possum Poke
36.4 km
Tifton Residential Historic District
39.1 km
Colquitt County Arts Center
3 km
Tifton Commercial Historic District
38.4 km
Colquitt County Courthouse
2.1 km
Tift County Courthouse
38.5 km
Carnegie Library of Moultrie
2.1 km
B'nai Israel Synagogue and Cemetery
43 km
Mother Easter Baptist Church and Parsonage
2.5 km
James W. Coleman House
4.6 km
Colquitt County Jail
2.1 km
Sylvester Commercial Historic District
38 km
SOWEGA Building
33.5 km
Cook County Courthouse
33.3 km
Joe M. Beutell House
42.6 km
Sumner High School and auditorium
35.7 km
James Price McRee House
41.4 km
Pelham Commercial Historic District
37.2 km
D. B. Anderson and Company Building
36.2 km
Glenwood Historic District
42.5 km
Poulan Library
36 km
Worth County Courthouse
38.1 km
Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts
38.2 km
AMC Classic Tifton 6
38 km
Gateway Cinemas
40.8 km
Margaret Jones Public Library
38.3 km
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