Why visit Hartwell
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Benson Street-Forest Avenue Residential Historic District, Franklin Street-College Avenue Residential Historic District, Hart State Park and Hart County Botanical Garden.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Hartwell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hartwell
Hartwell is a city in Hart County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hartwell had a population of 4,470. The city is the county seat of Hart County.
From the Wikipedia article Hartwell, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Hart County Community Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
83 Depot Street, Hartwell
Museums and landmarks19
Benson Street-Forest Avenue Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Hartwell, Georgia
Franklin Street-College Avenue Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Hartwell Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Adams-Matheson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United States historic place
Allie M. Best House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Hartwell, Georgia
Charles I. Kidd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Hartwell, Georgia, United States
H. E. Fortson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Hartwell, Georgia
Jackson Morrison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Hartwell, Georgia
McCurry-Kidd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Hartwell, Georgia
Pure Oil Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic place in Georgia, United States
Roscoe Conklin Linder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Single-family detached home in Hartwell, Georgia
Witham Cotton Mills Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Hartwell, Georgia
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Hart State Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Community natural park in Hartwell, Georgia, United States
Restaurants and cafes22
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich
15 East Franklin, Hartwell
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1087 East Franklin Street, Hartwell
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
10 more on the map.
History
Hartwell was founded in 1854 as seat of the newly formed Hart County. It was incorporated as a town in 1856 and as a city in 1904. The town was named for Revolutionary War figure Nancy Morgan Hart.
From the History section of Hartwell, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare3
Economy Drug Store
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
380 West Franklin Street, Hartwell
Map of Hartwell
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hartwell (0 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
Hart County has had 12 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)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Franklin Springs 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Gumlog 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Elberton 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Anderson 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Clemson 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Commerce 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Cornelia 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Easley 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Powdersville 39 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Howell Street Businesses, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartwell City School, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- College Avenue Home - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linder House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin Street Home - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benson Street Home - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pure Oil Service Station - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartwell United Methodist Church, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles I. Kidd House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meyer Saul House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emory Edward Satterfield House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roscoe Conklin Linder House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adams-Matheson House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Roland Temple House - Hartwell, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Skelton House (1896, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCurry-Hodges House (1892), Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thornton-Fabian House (Ca. 1884), Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- H.E. Fortson House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maylon Richardson House (1881), Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin Street Businesses, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Depot Street Businesses, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Owen Meredith House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Street Home, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hart County Jail, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty Circle Home III, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty Circle Home II, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty Circle Home I, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Horton-Vickery House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Teasley-Holland House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas William Teasley House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ralph Teasley House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCurry-Kidd House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allie M. Best House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple-Skelton House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McMullan-Vickery Farm, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kendrick-Matheson House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander Stephens Skelton House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Morrison House -front view, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exterior view of J. Pearl Jones House, Sjb1237, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interior view of women's parlor in home, Sjb1237, CC BY-SA 3.0
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