Why visit Eatonton
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eatonton Historic District and Uncle Remus Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Eatonton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eatonton
Eatonton is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 6,307. It was named after William Eaton, an officer and diplomat involved in the First Barbary War. The name consists of his surname with the English suffix "ton", meaning "town".
From the Wikipedia article Eatonton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks15
Eatonton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Eatonton, Georgia
Uncle Remus Museum
Museum
214 South Oak Street, Eatonton
Nov-Feb Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00, Su 13:00-16:00; Mar-Oct Mo-Sa...
Dixie Highway (branch/loop) from Madison to Milledgeville (1919)
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
C. Uncle Remus Golf Course
Golf course · 0.9 mi
120 Hambone Holle Drive, Eatonton
Restaurants and cafes20
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.6 mi
100 Sara Lee Boulevard, Eatonton
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
8 more on the map.
History
The first historically recognized society in Eatonton was a Creek Indian town, Cusseta, in 1790. During, this period, the chief of the Cusseta was Birdtail. In 1790, he signed the Treaty of New York on behalf of his people. The treaty aimed to establish peace and foster friendly relations between the Creek Nation and the United States.
Following the American Revolutionary War, Eatonton was founded in 1807 as the seat of newly formed Putnam County. After the war, settlers were moving west and settling in the upland Piedmont region to develop cotton plantations. Eatonton was incorporated as a town in 1809 and as a city in 1879.
In the 21st century, Eatonton is known as the "Dairy Capital of Georgia" (in honor of its major industry, dairy farming).
After the Civil War in 1864, Putnam County faced significant economic hardship as the wealth of its once thriving plantations declined or disappeared entirely. Throughout the 19th century, Putnam sought ways to rebuild its economy. In 1876, a former New York banker named Benjamin Hunt had relocated in Putnam and brought fifteen dairy cows establishing Panola Farm. Panola Farm was an experimental dairy facility that became a cornerstone in the development of Eatonton's dairy industry, helping to reshape Putnam agricultural future. By 1901 Putnam was the third leading dairy county in Georgia, shipping cream to Athens and butter to Atlanta.
From the History section of Eatonton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship19
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesse
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
128 Imperial Mill Road, Eatonton
Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare3
Map of Eatonton
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 29°F | 4.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 38°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 55°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 67°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monticello (18 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Putnam County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baldwin County Airport (MLJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Milledgeville 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Covington 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Monroe 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Macon-Bibb County 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Conyers 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Locust Grove 42 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Athens-Clarke County 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- McDonough 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Loganville 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Stonecrest 50 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Putnam County Courthouse, Eatonton, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Stoneman Raid historical marker, Eatonton, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- The March to the Sea historical marker, Eatonton, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Putnam County historical marker, Eatonton, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Eatonton water tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Pex Theatre, Eatonton, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB West Marion Street US129 Bus US441 Bus GA24 Bus left and right, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Star Memorial historical marker, Eatonton, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB West Marion Street GA16 East right, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB BUS US129-441 BUS GA24 at West Marion Street Intersection, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB West Marion Street (GA16) at South Jefferson Street (US129 Business) Intersection, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Bank of Eatonton, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Confederate Monument, Eatonton, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB West Marion Street at South Jefferson Avenue Intersection, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Branch Bank of the State of Georgia at Eatonton historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB BUS US129-441 BUS GA24 West GA16 arrow, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB North Jefferson Street (US129 Business) at East Marion Street (GA16) Intersection, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA44 at Sumter Street Intersection, Eatonton dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Eatonton City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB GA44 Road junction GA16 GA44 East, Eatonton dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Joel Chandler Harris - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Putnam County Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Veterans - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - USAMU soldier, Sgt. Vincent Hancock is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist in Skeet shooting (Image 1 of 12), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- North Jefferson St. - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Putnam County Courthouse - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W.Marion St. - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Confederate Monument - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
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