Stephens County was created from Habersham and Franklin counties on Aug. 18, 1905, by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1905, p. 58). [Click here for the text of the act specifying Stephens County's original boundaries.]

Georgia's 143rd county was named for one of Georgia's most famous politicans, Alexander Stephens.

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Go to Historical Atlas of Georgia Counties

Go to Stephens County Courthouse page