Berrien County

Berrien County is an administrative division in southern Georgia that covers 458 square miles and consists primarily of agricultural land and smaller communities. Four municipalities—Nashville, Alapaha, Enigma, and Ray City—form the populated centers within its boundaries.

This county was created in 1856 when the Georgia General Assembly carved it from portions of Coffee, Irwin, and Lowndes counties. The name honors Senator John M. Berrien, a prominent political figure of that period.

Sports and outdoor recreation shape how people in this county spend their free time and gather as communities. Local programs and natural spaces like the river draw residents together throughout the year.

Visitors can enjoy fishing along the Alapaha River and explore designated hunting areas throughout the county. Several public tennis courts and sports facilities are available across the different communities.

A memorial at the Nashville courthouse honors 25 county soldiers who died at sea off Scotland during World War I. Their names are engraved in stone, preserving a piece of local history that many travelers overlook.

Location: Georgia

Inception: 1856

Capital city: Nashville

Shares border with: Irwin County, Lowndes County, Coffee County, Atkinson County, Lanier County, Cook County, Tift County

Website: http://berriencountygeorgia.com

GPS coordinates: 31.27000,-83.23000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42