Terrell County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Dawson, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 8,698 residents in 2024, down from 9,184 in 2020. It covers about 336 square miles of land and was created in 1856.
- County seatDawson
- Population (2024 estimate)8,698
- Land area336 square miles
- Created1856
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Terrell County
Terrell County has 4 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson (county seat) | 4,180 | |
| Bronwood | 311 | |
| Sasser | 270 | |
| Parrott | 108 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 82
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 32, SR 45, SR 49, SR 50, SR 55, SR 118, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ichawaynochaway Creek, Kinchafoonee Creek, Chickasawhatchee Creek, Brantley Creek, Walk-Ikey Creek and Bear Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Terrell County borders Calhoun County, Dougherty County, Lee County, Randolph County, Sumter County and Webster County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia?
Dawson is the county seat of Terrell County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Terrell County, Georgia?
Terrell County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Dawson, Bronwood, Sasser and Parrott.
What counties border Terrell County?
Terrell County borders Calhoun County, Dougherty County, Lee County, Randolph County, Sumter County and Webster County.
Is there a printable map of Terrell County?
Yes. The Terrell County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Terrell County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 8,698 people lived in Terrell County on July 1, 2024, down from 9,184 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)