Morgan County is a county located in the north central Piedmont region and the lake country region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,097. The county seat is Madison. Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, a recreation site, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, Augusta and Macon.

History

Morgan County was created on December 10, 1807. It was named for renowned Revolutionary War commander Daniel Morgan. During the American Civil War, the county provided the Panola Guards, which was a part of Cobb's Legion.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 355 sqmi, of which 347 sqmi is land and 7.3 sqmi (2.1%) is water. The entirety of Morgan County is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.

Major highways

U.S. Route 129 Bypass U.S. Route 278 Truck U.S. Route 441 Bypass State Route 12 Truck

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Communities

Cities

Town

Unincorporated communities

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 20,097 people, 6,942 households, and 5,250 families residing in the county.

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