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Wilkes County—
Washington the
County Seat—
TAHLKES COUNTY lies in the great Pied-
mont section of Northeast Georgia, a
section noted throughout the South for its mag
nificent climate, and the greatest diversification
of crops in the Southeastern states.
Lying between the flat lands of South
Georgia and the mountains of North Georgia,
the lands in this county are moderately un
dulating, and there is running water in almost
every field.
The Government Soil Test shows Wilkes county's
soil to contain 12,000 Ibs. potash, 8,000 Ibs. phosphoric
acid, and 4,000 Ibs. nitrogen per "first foot" acre. Al
falfa, clover, and all of the grasses grow here to perfection, while the county's yield
of cotton and grain, per acre, rivals the best records of the South.
Having eradicated the Cattle Fever Tick, our farms are being stocked with
pure bred cattle, and the county will soon rank with the foremost live stock pro
ducing sections of the state.
There are 10 live and active Agricultural Clubs in this county, all co-operat
ing to promote the farming interests of the county. "The East Georgia Fair" is
held annually at Washington, the county seat, where the farmers meet, make ex
hibits of farm products and live stock, and it is one of the best agricultural fairs
held in the state.
The county has good school facilities, fine system of public roads, three rail
roads, and splendid markets.
Washington, the county seat, is a progressive marketing center of 4,000 popu
lation, and is possibly better known than any town its size in Georgia.
About 90% of our landowners live on their farms, which gives us a splendid
citizenship. Good lands can be purchased here, in any size tracts and on easy
terms, at from $20 to $50 per acre. The Wilkes County Development Co, Wash
ington, Ga., will promptly answer any enquiries made as to particulars.
If you contemplate visiting Georgia, do not fail to see Wilkes County.
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