Moultrie, Georgia
Moultrie is a city of 14,588 people in Colquitt County, Georgia, founded in 1879.
Why visit Moultrie
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Moultrie Stadium Cinema 6, Southern Regional Technical College, Moultrie, Colquitt County Courthouse and Carnegie Library of Moultrie.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Moultrie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moultrie
Moultrie is the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. It is the third largest city in Southwest Georgia, behind Thomasville and Albany. As of the 2020 census, Moultrie's population was 14,638. It was originally known as Ochlockoney until it was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1859.
From the Wikipedia article Moultrie, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Southern Regional Technical College, Moultrie
School · 2.0 mi
Technical college in Moultrie, Georgia, USA
Museums and landmarks11
Colquitt County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Moultrie, United States of America
Carnegie Library of Moultrie
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Carnegie library in Moultrie, Georgia
Colquitt County Arts Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Arts center in Moultrie, Georgia, USA
Colquitt County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Prison in Moultrie, United States of America
Henry Crawford Tucker Log House and Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Human settlement in United States of America
James W. Coleman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Moultrie Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Moultrie, Georgia
W. W. Ashburn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Museum of Colquitt County History
Museum · 0.6 mi
500 4th Avenue Southeast, Moultrie
Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 14:00-17:00
Florida Short Route from Albany to Quitman (1923)
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes52
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Huddle House
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
401 Veterans Pkwy., Moultrie
Su-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-00:00
Armando's Tacos & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
601 2nd Avenue Southeast, Moultrie
Su 11:00-17:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
40 more on the map.
History
The city was named after Gen. William Moultrie, the Revolutionary War hero after whom Fort Moultrie was named following the successful defense of Charleston, South Carolina, against the British under Peter Parker, an anniversary subsequently celebrated as Carolina Day.
Colquitt County became the 115th county in Georgia by an act of the Legislature on February 25, 1856. It was named after Walter Terry Colquitt, a minister, slave owner, statesman, and lawyer who was a military leader in the mid-1800s. In 1879, a charter was adopted, and 50 acres (0.20 km2) in the center of the county was declared the county seat.
The founders of naval stores started harvesting timber in the late 1890s. They set up turpentine stills and built tram roads, allowing for the railroad to come into the territory. The Boston & Albany line, which later became the Georgia Northern Railway, was the first through town, bringing with it growth and prosperity for the county. Practically every train brought new residents interested in supplying naval stores or working in the sawmills.
By 1900, through the work of businessmen, bankers, and speculators, the county was becoming a farmer's paradise.
From the History section of Moultrie, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moultrie
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
850 North Veterans Parkway, Moultrie
Churches and places of worship37
Mother Easter Baptist Church and Parsonage
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.5 mi
723 US 319, Moultrie
Shopping15
Tallokas Road Gifts & Homegoods
Shop · 1.4 mi
1600 1st Avenue Southeast, Moultrie
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare3
Map of Moultrie
167 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 43°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 72°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moultrie 2 Ese (2 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
Colquitt County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spence Airport (MUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Funston 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Norman Park 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Doerun 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Coolidge 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Berlin 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Pavo 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Cairo 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Albany 36 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
- Bradfordville 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bainbridge 50 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
- Moultrie Municipal Building, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colquitt County Courthouse, John Trainor, CC BY 2.0
- Mother Easter Baptist Church, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colquitt County Jail, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moultrie High, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moultrie Carnegie Library, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J.W. Coleman House 2007, Jimtuten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colquitt Towers (SE corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church (1), Clifflandis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moultrie Technical College, Clifflandis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arby's, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Fratelli's Pizza, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Moultrie Stadium Cinemas, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Firehouse Subs, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Krystal, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Hampton Inn, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Tex Mex Grill, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Don Julio's Restaurant and Cantina, Moultrie, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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