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Monticello
Jasper County,
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Deer capital of Georgia Where Preserving Our Past is Our Future
The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
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Zip Codes
31064
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Monticello is approximately 2,428 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 913 (1990).
The amount of land area in Monticello is 6.437 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.041 sq kilometers.
The distance from Monticello to Washington DC is 548 miles. The distance to the Georgia state capital is 54 miles. (as the crow flies)
Monticello is positioned 33.30 degrees north of the equator and 83.68 degrees west of the prime meridian.
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Location
Monticello location: north of Macon and southeast of Atlanta in central Georgia. Here is a map page for Monticello. How do you get to Monticello? Try this directions page
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Geography
The geography for Monticello is valleys with gently rolling hills
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History & History Related Items
Monticello history: Monticello was named by its residents to honor the home of US President, Thomas Jefferson. The original city was laid out in a circle with the courthouse square in the middle. The county was within Baldwin County until 1807 when Randolph County was created. Monticello was later named their county seat in 1808. When the county was renamed in 1812, Monticello still remained the seat of government for the county. Here is a history page for Monticello.
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Attractions
Monticello attractions: Monticello is known as Deer capital of Georgia. This is very true. The next time you travel down to Monticello, look on the side of the road, and be careful during the evening hours. Monticello is pronounced Mont- ti- cello, not Chello Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is nearby 543 Elliott Trail Mansfield, GA 30055 Phone: 770-784-3059 Fax: 770-784-3061 Annual Deer Festival held each year in November and including the Deer Dash. NOTED NOTABLES Trisha Yearwood Monticello is the hometown of country music star Trisha Yearwood. One of the roads that pass through the town square was renamed the Trisha Yearwood Parkway.
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