Why visit Forsyth
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 27 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Forsyth Commercial Historic District and Hil'ardin/Sharp-Hardin-Wright House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Forsyth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Forsyth
Forsyth is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,384 at the 2020 census, up from 3,788 in 2010. Forsyth is part of the Macon metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Forsyth, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Forsyth Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic District
Hil'ardin/Sharp-Hardin-Wright House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Forsyth, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Monroe County
Monroe County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes Women's Dormitory and Teachers' Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Forsyth, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes27
Huddle House
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
320 Cabiness Road, Forsyth
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:59
El Tejado
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
15 more on the map.
History
Forsyth was established in 1823. That same year, the seat of Monroe County was transferred to Forsyth from Johnstonville. Forsyth was named for John Forsyth, governor of Georgia from 1827 to 1829 and Secretary of State under presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
From the History section of Forsyth, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
School · 2.4 mi
1315 Ga Highway 83 N, Forsyth
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
School · 3.8 mi
66 Thornton Rd, Forsyth
Healthcare3
Map of Forsyth
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.3 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 5.1 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 37°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for The Rock Rch (17 mi away), rain and snow from Forsyth 8.3 S, 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
Monroe County has had 15 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
Macon Downtown Airport (MAC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Barnesville 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- East Griffin 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Griffin 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Locust Grove 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Macon-Bibb County 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Experiment 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- McDonough 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Byron 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Centerville 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Warner Robins 36 mi southeast, about 58 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
- Forsyth City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Signage at Forsyth Commerical Historic District, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monroe County Georgia Courthosue, John Trainor, CC BY 2.0
- State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes Women's Dormitory, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Tejado Mexican Restaurant, Forsyth, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Jonah's on Johnston, Forsyth, Mjrmtg, CC0
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