Taliaferro County

Taliaferro County is a rural county in central Georgia with gently rolling terrain covered by farms, pastures, forests, and streams. The area sits between Atlanta and Augusta in the Piedmont region and is crossed by highways and a railroad line.

The county was founded in 1825 and named after Benjamin Taliaferro, a Revolutionary War officer from Virginia who later served in Georgia's legislature. Its establishment reflected the expansion of the region during that era.

The community keeps farming traditions alive through regular gatherings and markets where handmade goods, farm products, and local recipes are shared. These events shape how people connect and spend time together in the area.

The area is easiest to reach via Interstate 20 and US Highway 278, which run through the center of the county. The best time to explore is during dry months when roads and farm paths are easier to travel.

With roughly 1,600 residents, it is Georgia's least populated county and among the sparsest east of the Mississippi River. This small population has helped the area maintain its rural character and wide-open landscapes.

Location: Georgia

Inception: December 24, 1825

Capital city: Crawfordville

Shares border with: Wilkes County, Hancock County, Warren County, Greene County, Oglethorpe County

Website: http://taliaferrocountyga.org

GPS coordinates: 33.57000,-82.88000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:26