| County Formed |
December 11, 1858 |
| County
Seat |
Homer |
| Incorporated Cities |
Homer |
| Total
Area |
233.7 square miles |
| History |
Banks County was created in 1858
from parts of Franklin and Habersham counties. It was named for Dr. Richard E.
Banks, a circuit-riding physician who treated the settlers and Native Americans
of northern Georgia and South Carolina.
The first county courthouse was
completed in 1863. It was constructed of hand-made bricks in the Greek Revival
style. It is on the National Register of Historical Places and now serves as a
museum and office space.
Homer, the county's only
municipality, was incorporated in 1859 and was named after Homer Jackson, a
prominent settler. |
| Points
of Interest |
The northern boundary of Banks
County is the Chattahoochee National Forest and much of the county is
woodlands.
Banks County is the home of the
World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt (according to the Guinness Book of World
Records ) hosted by Garrison Farms. |
| Notable Citizens |
Although Royston, in Franklin
County, was Ty Cobb's birthplace, Banks County also lays claim to having the
famous ballplayer as a resident. In 1936, Ty Cobb became the first baseball
player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| Annual
Events |
For over 110 years, the Sunday
School Celebration, honoring Banks County's churches, has been held each
July. |
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Ragsdale
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Drag racing at
Atlanta Dragway
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