Why visit Watkinsville
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include South Main Street Historic District, Bishop Historic District and Thomas Farm Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Watkinsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Watkinsville
Watkinsville is the largest city and county seat of Oconee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 2,896. It served as the seat of Clarke County until 1872 when the county seat of that county was moved to Athens, a move which ultimately led to the creation of Oconee County in 1875. It is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Watkinsville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
South Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Watkinsville, Georgia
Bishop Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historical residential district located in the town of Bishop, Oconee Couny, Georgia, United States
Eagle Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Oconee County, Georgia
Birthplace of Bishop A. G. Haygood and Miss Laura A. Haygood
Monument and historic site
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Thomas Farm Preserve
Park · 0.9 mi
73 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville
sunrise-sunset
Mulberry Covered Bridge Plaza
Park · 0.5 mi
Entry to the Mulberry Covered Bridge with bench seating, etc.
Restaurants and cafes11
Where to stay1
History
Named after colonel Robert Watkins, Watkinsville was first named in records in 1791. It was located on the dangerous western frontier of the new United States. The Methodist Church played a prominent role in the city's early history. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Watkinsville in 1815.
Watkinsville had previously been in Clarke County. Oconee County was created from the southwestern part of Clarke County in 1875 by the Georgia General Assembly.
From the History section of Watkinsville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Oconee County Elementary School
School · 2.4 mi
2230 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville
Oconee County Library
Library · 0.7 mi
1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville
Healthcare1
Map of Watkinsville
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watkinsville 5 Sse 74006 (5 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
Oconee County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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, 7 miles away.
- Athens-Clarke County 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Bogart 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Statham 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Crawford 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Arcade 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Nicholson 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Russell 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Monroe 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Winder 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Madison 20 mi south, about 32 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
- Watkinsville City Hall, Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB Water Street at Harden Hill Road Intersection, Watkinsville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- United Daughters of the Confederacy memorial, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Oconee County historical marker, Watkinsville, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Blind Pig Tavern, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Eagle Tavern Museum, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Star Memorial historical marker, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- War memorials, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Gold Star Memorial, Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- The 1905 Lynching in Watkinsville, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB GA53 Road junction GA15 US129 Bus US441 Bus, Watkinsville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB Harden Hill Road at New High Shoals Road Intersection, Watkinsville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB VFW Drive at GA53 Intersection, Watkinsville dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB Mimosa Drive at VFW Drive Intersection, Watkinsville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB New High Shoals Road at Watkinsville Bypass (GA24 US129 US441) Intersection, Watkinsville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Outdoor table 01, IanVG, CC0
- Outdoor table 02, IanVG, CC0
- Guardsmen help transport WTC artifact (6050005679), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- WTC artifact arrives in Georgia (6050557878), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- National Guard helps Georgia remember 9 11 (6050557762), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Fuscidea recensa 238479053, Leila Dasher, CC BY 4.0
- Fuscidea recensa 238479078, Leila Dasher, CC BY 4.0
- Fuscidea recensa 238479094, Leila Dasher, CC BY 4.0
- Leprocaulon adhaerens 238479154, Leila Dasher, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 Road junction .5 mile GA53, Oconee County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 Road junction .5 mile GA53, Oconee County, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 University of North Georgia next right, Oconee County, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 University of North Georgia next right, Oconee County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 next right GA53, Oconee County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 MM 11, Oconee County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 MM 10, Oconee County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- A. Vulgare group, SentienceIsAnIllusion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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