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Worth County, Georgia
| County Formed |
December 20, 1853 |
| County
Seat |
Sylvester |
| Incorporated Cities |
Poulan, Sumner, Sylvester and
Warwick |
| Total
Area |
569.8 square miles |
| History |
Worth County obtained its
territory from Dooly and Irwin counties in 1853. The county was named for Major
General William J. Worth who served in the Mexican War. The Flint River forms a
part of the county's western boundary. A dam on the river at the north county
line creates Lake Blackshear.
Pindartown, an Indian village of
note in pioneer days, was located on the Flint River in Worth County. For years
it had the only post office in that section of the state.
Sylvester was originally known as
"Isabella Station," but in 1894 the name was changed to honor a
prominent local family. The county courthouse burned down in 1982, and has
since been rebuilt.
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| Points
of Interest |
Worth County is home to Peter Pan
Peanut Butter. In fact, every jar is manufactured in Sylvester. |
| Notable Citizens |
Michigan Governor Chase S.
Osborne, who made his winter home in Poulan in the early 1900s, built the
famous Big Poke and Little Poke mansions in Possum Lane, now tourist
attractions. |
| Annual
Events |
Beginning the first weekend in
October, Sylvester pays tribute to the peanut by hosting the annual Georgia
Peanut Festival. A parade is held downtown, featuring arts and crafts,
entertainment, food and a street dance. Beauty pageants are also held to honor
the Peanut Queens. |
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Cities and Towns In Worth County
(County Seat)
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