Elberton

Elberton is a city in northeast Georgia serving as the county seat of Elbert County. It sits roughly 33 miles (53 kilometers) east of Athens and about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta.

The town began as a settlement in the 1780s and became the county seat in 1790. It received official incorporation as a city in 1803, marking its establishment as a regional center.

The granite trade shapes daily life here, with quarries and workshops scattered across the region producing monuments and stone goods. You notice this work reflected in the town's own buildings and infrastructure as you walk around.

The downtown area is walkable and provides easy access to main services and buildings. Visitors should plan to explore during milder months when temperatures are most comfortable for walking around.

The Southeastern Power Administration has operated its headquarters here since 1950, managing power distribution from Army Corps of Engineers facilities. This gives a small town an unexpectedly significant role in the region's energy infrastructure.

Location: Elbert County

Elevation above the sea: 393 m

Website: http://cityofelberton.net

GPS coordinates: 34.10970,-82.86560

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:23