Jefferson, County seat in Jackson County, Georgia
Jefferson sits at 229 meters elevation in central Jackson County, with Curry Creek flowing east of downtown and the Middle Oconee River along its western edge.
The city transferred its county seat status from Clarkesboro in 1800 and received its name from President Thomas Jefferson, gaining city incorporation in 1896.
Jefferson maintains two separate school districts serving over 14,000 students through multiple elementary, middle, and high schools across the municipality.
U.S. Route 129 connects Jefferson to both Gainesville and Athens, while the city spans 22 square miles with developed infrastructure and municipal services.
The Martin Institute operated in Jefferson from 1818 to 1942, establishing an early educational foundation for the region's development.
Location: Jackson County
Elevation above the sea: 229 m
Website: http://cityofjeffersonga.com
GPS coordinates: 34.12670,-83.59030
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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