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Colquitt County, Georgia
| County Formed |
February 25, 1856 |
| County Seat |
Moultrie |
| Incorporated Cities |
Berlin, Doerun, Ellenton, Funston,
Moultrie, Norman Park and Riverside |
| Total Area |
552.3 square miles |
| History |
The 1902 Neoclassical Revival
Courthouse stands in the center of Moultrie's town square. The courthouse is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently undergoing
renovations. Moultrie was named for General
William Moultrie, a Revolutionary War leader.
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| Points of Interest |
With its long growing season and
varied types of soils, the county has traditionally been a state leader in
agricultural production. Despite the county's agricultural strength,
manufacturing has still replaced farming as the largest employment sector in
the county. Colquitt County is the home of a
world class diving well at the Moose Moss Aquatic Center. Moultrie is host to
local, state, national, and international diving tournaments. The center served
as a training site for the 1996 Olympic Games.
Colquitt County
also contains eight quail hunting preserves and is a mecca for hunting bobwhite
quail, wild turkey, deer, and dove.
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| Annual Events |
The Sunbelt Agricultural
Exposition is held annually each October in Moultrie at Spence Field. This
exposition is the largest farm show in the Southeast and attracts over 200,000
attendees. The latest technology in all phases of the farming industry is
displayed during the multi-day event, as well as, demonstrations and
exhibits. |
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Cities and Towns In Colquitt County
(County Seat)
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