Barrow County

Barrow County is an administrative division in northern Georgia that spans forests, residential neighborhoods, and commercial areas. The region sits within the Atlanta metropolitan area and blends different land uses throughout its territory.

Georgia created this county in 1914 by combining parts of Gwinnett, Jackson, and Walton counties. This new division became the state's 149th administrative unit and emerged from the need for better regional management.

The county is named after David Crenshaw Barrow Jr., a mathematics professor at the University of Georgia who served as Chancellor from 1906 to 1925. This name honors a significant figure in Southern education.

Interstate 85 runs through this county and links it to Atlanta's main airport, located about an hour away. The highway provides quick access for visitors passing through or traveling to the larger metro area.

The Upper Oconee River, part of the Altamaha River system, flows through the region and creates water bodies that shape the local landscape. These waterways mark an important natural feature of the area.

Location: Georgia

Inception: July 7, 1914

Capital city: Winder

Shares border with: Hall County, Walton County, Gwinnett County, Jackson County, Clarke County, Oconee County

Website: http://barrowga.org

GPS coordinates: 33.99000,-83.71000

Latest update: December 23, 2025 23:27