Spalding County, county in Georgia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,414 inhabitants. The county was created 173 years ago in 1851. Its county seat is Griffin.
There are 5 city/town in Spalding County, GA. The largest city of Spalding County is Griffin with a population of 22,665. Other cities include, Experiment population 2,894, East Griffin population 1,451, Orchard Hill population 237 and Sunny Side population 139
Nestled just south of Atlanta, Spalding County contains several small towns and communities that show off the area's history and natural beauty. Here are some highlights:
Griffin - The largest city and county seat, Griffin has around 24,000 residents. It has a historic downtown centered around the old courthouse and scenic views of rolling hills.
Orchard Hill - This small unincorporated town is known for being the childhood home of author Flannery O'Connor, whose farmhouse is now a museum.
Sunny Side - Sitting near scenic High Falls, Sunny Side is a tiny historic mill village with fewer than 200 residents. The old mill still stands.
Experiment - Experiment was founded as a temperance colony in the 1890s and retains historic churches and homes from the era. Vineyards dot the surrounding countryside.
Molena - Nestled against the Pine Mountain Range, Molena provides access to hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area has around 500 residents.
Spalding County packs centuries of intriguing history and natural rural charm just a short drive from Atlanta. From Flannery O'Connor's farm to vineyards rising around old temperance villages, there's much to uncover.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spalding County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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East Griffin | Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia | 1,451 |
Experiment | Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia | 2,894 |
Griffin | County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States | 22,665 |
Orchard Hill | Town in Spalding County, Georgia, United States | 237 |
Sunny Side | Human settlement in Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America | 139 |