Charlton County

Charlton County is an administrative division in southeastern Georgia with widespread wetlands and forests as its primary landscape features. The Okefenokee Swamp spans a substantial portion of the territory and defines its ecology.

The territory was established in 1854 and named after Charles Stewart Maurice, an early settler who contributed to regional development. This founding marked the start of organized administration in this remote area.

The area reflects the presence of Native American communities who shaped the region over centuries, with their heritage visible in local sites and how people relate to the land. This connection remains part of how residents understand their place today.

The county government operates from Folkston, where residents handle administrative matters such as taxes and permits. Visiting is easiest during drier seasons when road and wetland access conditions are more favorable.

The area contains an extraordinary range of plant and animal species, many rare and found only within protected zones of the swamp system. This biological diversity makes the region a critical refuge for species found nowhere else nearby.

GPS coordinates: 30.87754,-82.11858

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27