Why visit Quitman
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Quitman Historic District and Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Quitman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Quitman
Quitman is a city in and the county seat of Brooks County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,064 in 2020. The Quitman Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the Wikipedia article Quitman, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Quitman Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Quitman, Georgia, USA
Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Built ca. 1861; listed in National Registry of Historic Places.
Brooks County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Brooks County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Georgia, United States of America
Harris-Ramsey-Norris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Henry Gray Turner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
1304;1304 W West Screven Street;Screven Street, Quitman
Mo-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Where to stay1
History
Quitman was designated the county seat of the newly formed Brooks County in 1858. It was incorporated as a town in 1859 and as a city in 1904. As the county seat, it was the center of trading in the county, which was devoted to cotton plantations before and after the American Civil War. The community was named for John A. Quitman, a hero of the Mexican–American War.
From the History section of Quitman, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship19
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Quitman
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 52°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 87°F | 60°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 68°F | 7.1 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 5.3 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 5.1 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 55°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 45°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quitman 2 Nw Hcn (0 mi away), rain and snow from Valdosta Rgnl Ap, 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
Brooks County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Valdosta 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Hahira 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Greenville 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Bemiss 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Madison 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Lake Park 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Thomasville 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Adel 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Monticello 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Moultrie 31 mi northwest, about 49 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
- Quitman City Hall, Mjrmtg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quitman GA US 84-01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Quitman GA old jail01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Nocturne - Big House Facade, Dfj1200, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harris-Ramsey-Norris House, Quitman, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, Brooks County, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quitman GA crths memorial spano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Waffle House, Quitman, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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