Elberton Georgia Map

About Elberton, Georgia

Elberton is a locality in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,720. The population density is 376.3 people per km². Elberton is located at 34.1112°N, 82.8671°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30635.

Elberton rests in the rolling Piedmont, a landscape where the earth dips and swells like a slumbering giant under a vast Georgia sky. It lies 29.8 miles south-south-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 205°T), and is situated 17.1 miles south-south-east of Hartwell. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a humid warmth that clings to the skin, a gentle embrace from the surrounding pine forests and scattered hardwood groves. Red clay, rich and deep, defines the very character of the land, staining the roads and the roots of the ancient oaks that stand sentinel along the county's byways. These trees, their branches gnarled and spread wide, seem to hold the quiet wisdom of seasons past, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. This region, Elberton among its settlements, has long been shaped by the earth's bounty, most notably its granite. For generations, the quarrying of this hard, enduring stone has been the heartbeat of Elberton's economy, its distinctive gray-pink hue finding its way into monuments and buildings across the nation. The legacy of this industry is etched not just in the exposed faces of the quarries, but in the very rhythm of life, a steady, deliberate pace that reflects the slow, inexorable growth of the stone itself. Beyond the quarries, the land supports a quiet agricultural life, with fields of cotton and corn stretching towards the horizon, their verdant greens and golden hues painting a picture of enduring sustenance.

About This Elberton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elberton, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Elberton and Elbert County.

Detailed location data for Elberton includes the ZIP code (30635), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Elbert County (Elberton), and school district assignment (Elbert County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Elberton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.