Ben Hill County

Ben Hill County is an administrative division in southern Georgia with forests, farmland, and waterways in the Altamaha River basin region. The area is crossed by several highways including U.S. Routes 129 and 319, which connect to neighboring regions.

The county was formed in 1906 from parts of Irwin and Wilcox counties. It was named after Benjamin Harvey Hill, a political figure of that era.

Fitzgerald, the county seat, shows traces of the past in its buildings and local institutions. Visitors can experience the daily culture of a rural Southern American community here.

Visitors should expect rural roads and plan routes in advance, especially when reaching smaller communities. A car is the best way to explore different parts of the county.

The Ben Hill County Courthouse and County Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These buildings showcase early 20th-century architecture and stand among the oldest public structures in the region.

GPS coordinates: 31.74627,-83.23559

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40