Banks County, Georgia, United States
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Banks County is a civil located in Banks county Georgia in the United States of America. It is at 34.3541335 latitude and -83.4973717 longitude. Banks County is at an elevation of 242 ft (794 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Homer".
Description
Located in northeastern Georgia; 116 km (72 mi) northeast of Atlanta; County Seat: Homer.
History
Established on 11 December 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties; named for Dr Richard E Banks (1784-1850), a prominent surgeon. (GA-T21/p13)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Civil |
| Latitude: | 34.3541335 |
| Longitude: | -83.4973717 |
| Elevation: | 242 ft / 794 m |
| County: | Banks |
| USGS Map Name: | Homer |
