DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

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Overview of DeKalb County

Name:
DeKalb County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Georgia, United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in north central Georgia, just east of Atlanta; County Seat: Decatur.
History (GNIS):
Established 9 December 1822, named in honor of Johann DeKalb (1721-1780), a German who sailed to America with LaFayette. DeKalb served as Inspector General of the American Army and later with George Washington at Valley Forge. (GA-T21/p62)
County Seat:
Decatur
Coordinates:
Latitude:33.750383533° 45' 01.4"N

Longitude:-84.233254284° 13' 59.7"W
Population:
545,837
Elevation:
299 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Gwinnett NE
- Walton E
- Rockdale SE
- Henry S
- Clayton SW
- Fulton W
- Cobb NW
Histopolis Place ID:
815404494
Updated Apr 22, 2020