Wilkinson County Georgia Public Records
Wilkinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,563. The county seat is Irwinton. The county was created on May 11, 1803 and named for General James Wilkinson.
The county government of Wilkinson County is a constitutional body made up of the Board of Commissioners, County Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Coroner, and Surveyor. The Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the county and is responsible for setting policies, adopting ordinances, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The County Clerk is responsible for keeping records of the Board of Commissioners and other county offices. The Sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining order in the county. The Tax Commissioner is responsible for collecting taxes and administering tax laws. The Coroner is responsible for investigating deaths and determining the cause of death. The Surveyor is responsible for surveying and mapping the county.
Wilkinson County Courthouse
Wilkinson County Georgia Court
Address:
P.O. Box 517
Irwinton, GA 31042
Wilkinson County Court Jurisdiction
Wilkinson County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Irwinton, Georgia. The address is:
Wilkinson County Courthouse
101 Court Street
Irwinton, GA 31042
Wilkinson County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Allatoona Pass (October 5, 1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces attempted to capture the Union-held Allatoona Pass in Wilkinson County. The Union forces, led by General John Corse, successfully defended the pass, resulting in a major victory for the Union.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the Civil War, a group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Wilkinson County. The mission failed, but the soldiers were later honored with the Medal of Honor.
3. The Founding of Irwinton (1820): Irwinton was founded in 1820 and is the county seat of Wilkinson County. The town was named after General James Irwin, a Revolutionary War hero.
4. The Founding of Gordon (1830): Gordon was founded in 1830 and is the second largest city in Wilkinson County. The town was named after General William Gordon, a Revolutionary War hero.
5. The Founding of Toomsboro (1850): Toomsboro was founded in 1850 and is the third largest city in Wilkinson County.