Crawford County Georgia Public Records
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,630. The county seat is Knoxville. The county was created on December 9, 1822.
Government
Crawford County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and setting policy for the county.
The county is also served by a Superior Court Judge, a State Court Judge, a Probate Judge, a Sheriff, a Clerk of Court, a Tax Commissioner, and a Coroner.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 12,630 people, 4,845 households, and 3,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 33.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 5,541 housing units at an average density of 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% white, 17.7% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.7% were Irish, and 8.3% were English.
Of the 4,845 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.3% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 40.2 years.
Crawford County Courthouse
Crawford County Georgia Court
Address:
Crawford County Courthouse
200 Courthouse Square
Roberta, GA 31078
Crawford County Court Jurisdiction
Crawford County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Georgia located at the Crawford County Courthouse, 200 South Broad Street, Roberta, GA 31078. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Crawford County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under the command of General George Stoneman in the Battle of Brown's Mill. The battle was fought in Crawford County, Georgia, and resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Crawford County Courthouse (1880): The Crawford County Courthouse was built in 1880 and is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia. The courthouse is located in Knoxville, Georgia and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. The Knoxville Tornado (April 6, 1936): On April 6, 1936, a tornado struck the town of Knoxville, Georgia, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather that affected much of the southeastern United States.
4. The Crawford County Fair (1937): The Crawford County Fair has been held annually since 1937 and is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Georgia. The fair features a variety of events, including livestock shows, carnival rides, and live entertainment.