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Georgia Counties
Georgia is divided into one hundred and fifty-nine counties. The original eight counties of the State of Georgia were Burke, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Richmond and Wilkes all created on February 5, 1777. The last new county to be established in Georgia was Peach County, established in 1924.Brantley County, Georgia
Brantley County Education, Geography, and History
Brantley County is a county located in the state of Georgia. Based on the 2010 census, the
population was 18,411. Brantley County was
created on August 14, 1920 from Charlton, Pierce and Wayne
counties. The county seat is
Nahunta. The county is named in honor of William Gordon
Brantley (1860-1934), US Congressman.
Brantley County is part of the Brunswick, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Etymology - Origin of Brantley County Name
The county is named for Benjamin D. Brantley, a member of a prominent local family, although some historians claim the name honored State Senator William Goodman Brantley of Brunswick.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts
Brantley County History
The county was formed in 1920 from Charlton, Pierce, and Wayne counties and was named for Benjamin D. Brantley, a member of a prominent local family, although some historians claim the name honored State Senator William Goodman Brantley of Brunswick.
Since the Okefenokee Swamp is to the south and west of the county, passage through Brantley County was essential to the railroads running from the coast through the southern part of the state.
Fort McIntosh was built in the early years of the Revolutionary War to protect the extensive herds of cattle. It was placed under siege from Tories in 1777 and eventually surrendered.
Fort Mudge was built in the county at about the same time. This fort was immortalized by Walt Kelly in the "Pogo" comic strip.
Nahunta sounds as if it has an Indian name, but in fact the name is a colloquialism derived from railroad maps and a sign, "N.A. Hunter Siding."
Points of Interest
The 35,789-acre Dixon Memorial State Forest, shared by Brantley and Ware counties, is administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission.
Brantley County residents also have access to the Harrington Tract Wildlife Management Area (shared with Glynn County) and the Rayonier Wildlife Management Area (shared with Wayne County).
The scenic Satilla River winds its way through Brantley County, providing opportunities for boating, fishing and camping.
Geography: Land and Water
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 447 square miles (1,160 km2), of which 442 square miles (1,140 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (1.1%) is water.
Brantley county is located in southeast Georgia. The Satilla River runs through Brantley County. Brantley is in the Satilla River basin.
Neighboring Counties
Bordering counties are as follows:
- North: Wayne County
- East: Glynn County
- Southeast: Camden County
- Southwest: Charlton County; Ware County
- Northwest: Pierce County
Education
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