Spalding County, the
96th Georgia county, was
formed December 20,
1851
from portions of
Fayette, Henry and
Pike
counties. It
was named for Thomas
Spalding who was the
first Georgian known
to have successfully
harvested cotton and
sugar cane.
Incorporated:
December 20,
1851
Population:
58,417
Total
Area:
198 square miles
Cities & Towns:
East Griffin
Experiment
Griffin
(County Seat)
Orchard Hill
Sunny Side
Attractions:
Walking tour
organized by the Griffin Historical and
Preservation Society
