Why visit Elberton
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Elbert Theatre, Elbert County Courthouse, Elberton Depot and Granite Bowl.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Elberton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elberton
Elberton is the county seat and the largest city in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elberton had a population of 4,640.
From the Wikipedia article Elberton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Elbert County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Elberton, United States of America
Elberton Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic train depot in Elberton, Georgia
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Rock Gym
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Settled in the 1780s, Elbert was designated seat of the newly formed Elbert County in 1790. It was incorporated as a town in 1803 and as a city in 1896. Like Elbert County, Elberton is named for Samuel Elbert.
From the History section of Elberton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Map of Elberton
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 32°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elberton 2 N (3 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
Elbert County has had 14 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)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Crawford 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Anderson 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Commerce 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Arcade 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Bogart 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Clemson 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Greenwood 42 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Jefferson 42 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Winder 49 mi west, 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
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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
- Elberton ga heard house, Brian31 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- The Seaboard Airline Depot in Elberton, (Elbert County) Georgia (image 3571), Dee Whitlow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Gym - Elberton, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Elberton - Elbert County Georgia Courthouse designed by Reuben Harrison Hunt (image3562), Dee Whitlow, CC BY-SA 3.0
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