Map of Ben Hill County, Georgia

Ben Hill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,194. The county seat is Fitzgerald. The county was organized in 1906. It is named after Benjamin Harvey Hill, a former Confederate and United States Senator.

Ben Hill County comprises the Fitzgerald, Georgia, Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Ben Hill County Courthouse and Ben Hill County Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ben Hill County overview:
Name:	Ben Hill County
FIPS code:	13-017
State:	Georgia
Founded:	1906
Named for:	Benjamin Harvey Hill
Seat:	Fitzgerald
Largest city:	Fitzgerald
Total Area:	254 sq mi (660 km²)
Land Area:	250 sq mi (600 km²)
Total Population:	17,194
Population Density:	69/sq mi (27/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	www.benhillcounty.com

Ben Hill County location map. Where is Ben Hill County?

Ben Hill County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Ben Hill County. — Location of Ben Hill County in the the United States.

Ben Hill County location on the Georgia map. Where is Ben Hill County. — Location of Ben Hill County in Georgia.

History

The timber industry became important in the county in the early 20th century. After the market changed, some workers moved on to other locations, including Florida. Development of citrus production in large groves had increased the demand for workers.

Ben Hill County Road Map

Ben Hill CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Ben Hill County, Georgia. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Ben Hill CountyMap — Ben Hill Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 254 square miles (660 km), of which 250 square miles (650 km) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km) (1.5%) is water.

The majority of Ben Hill County, its northern and eastern portions, are located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The northwestern corner of the county, east of Rebecca, is located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The southeastern corner of the county, east of Fitzgerald, is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys-Satilla River basin.