Early County

Early County is an administrative division in southwest Georgia, bordered by the Chattahoochee River to the west where Alabama begins. Waterways and creeks wind through the area, shaping its natural features.

Georgia established this administrative division in 1818, naming it after Peter Early, a state governor. The choice reflected the region's development during the early 19th century.

Native American settlements left traces here, visible today at archaeological sites like the Kolomoki Mounds. These earthen structures reveal how ancient communities organized their burial and ceremonial spaces.

As an administrative division, the area includes public schools serving from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Most visitors explore using local roads that connect the scattered communities throughout the county.

One of the most distinctive landmarks is the Cohelee Creek Bridge, the southernmost covered bridge in the entire United States. This historic wooden span showcases building methods that bridge enthusiasts travel to see.

GPS coordinates: 31.34543,-84.92821

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29