Wilkinson County, Georgia

Wilkinson County
Ball's Ferry Landing has been designated as a site on the March to the Sea Heritage Trail.
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°48′N 83°10′W / 32.80°N 83.17°W / 32.80; -83.17
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedMay 11, 1803 (1803)
Named afterJames Wilkinson
SeatIrwinton
Largest cityGordon
Area
  Total
452 sq mi (1,170 km2)
  Land447 sq mi (1,160 km2)
  Water4.6 sq mi (12 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,877
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.wilkinsoncounty.net

Wilkinson County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,877. The county seat is Irwinton. The county was created on May 11, 1803, and named for General James Wilkinson (1757–1825).