Telfair County was created
December 10, 1807 as
Georgia's 35th
county. It was
named for Governor
Edward Telfair who
came to Savannah
from Scotland in
1766, and served in
the Continental
Congress and as
Governor of Georgia.
Incorporated:
December 10,
1807
Population:
11,794
Total
Area:
441 square miles
Cities & Towns:
Helena
Jacksonville
Lumber City
McRae (County
Seat)
Scotland
Attractions:
50 Artesian
Wells - Lumber City
Liberty
Square
Little
Ocmulgee State Park
McRae fire
bell, refurbished to look like the original
Liberty Bell
