History of Glascock County, Georgia

Glascock County is in eastern Georgia about 35 miles southwest of Augusta. With it's area of only 144 square miles, it is the 3rd smallest county in the state. And with it's population of 2,300, Glascock County is tied with Webster County has having the state's 2nd smallest polulation. It was formed in 1857 as the result of a bill introduced into the State Government by Wiley W. Kitchens, representative and resident of the southern part of the county.

Prior to then it was a part of Warren County, with the county seat at Warrenton. Warren County, in turn, was constituted in 1793 from the counties of Richmond, Columbia (Presently under construction as a GAGenWeb Page), and Wilkes. Other present day neighboring counties include Hancock , Washington , Taliaferro, McDuffie, and Jefferson.

Glascock County was named after Brigadier General Thomas Glascock, a member of Congress, lawyer, and an officer in the State Militia. It has eleven populated areas, with Gibson (the County Seat), Mitchell, and Edge Hill being the three largest communities. When seeking genealogical information, please keep in mind that the county has been part of several other counties during the history of the state. For Glascock County official records you should contact the Glascock County Office at the Court House for Official Records, P.O. Box 231, Gibson, GA, 30810. The telephone number there is (706) 598-3241. An excellent view of the Court House is available at this