Ocilla, Administrative center in Irwin County, Georgia, United States.
The county seat of Irwin County stands at an elevation of 106 meters, covering 2.6 square miles of land in southern Georgia.
Founded in 1880 and incorporated as a city in 1902, Ocilla developed into a transportation center with fourteen daily passenger trains during the early 1900s.
The Sweet Potato Festival brings the community together each year with parades, music performances, and local food specialties featuring sweet potato dishes.
The Irwin County School District provides education from pre-kindergarten through high school, serving the educational needs of 3,498 residents.
The Dismuke and Willis Sanitarium, which opened as the first hospital in Ocilla, now functions as a private residence while maintaining its historical structure.
Location: Irwin County
Elevation above the sea: 106 m
GPS coordinates: 31.59861,-83.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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