Berrien County was created in 1856 from Coffee,
Irwin, and Lowndes counties. The county was named
for John McPherson Berrien, a U.S. Senator and Andrew
Jackson's Attorney General.
Located in the southern part
of Georgia, Berrien County has four incorporated municipalities:
Nashville (the county seat), Alapaha (named by the Cherokee
Indians who once lived there, Alapaha means "smiling sunshine" or "laughing
water"), Enigma, and Ray City.
Berrien County is predominantly
agricultural and is known as the "Bell Pepper Capital of the
World".
With a population of more than 16,000 and growing,
Berrien County offers a unique atmosphere, with all
the convenience and technology of larger communities
but loaded with southern hospitality and charm.
Whether you like to play ball, drop a line in the
water or just take a leisurely stroll, Berrien County
is filled with a variety of recreational options.
The Berrien County Recreation Department services over
1,200 area youth each year offering a variety of sports
including baseball, softball, basketball, football
and soccer. The Recreation Department also maintains
three public tennis courts.
For the hunter in the family, there are several hunting
clubs within the county as well as preserves that offer
private scheduled hunts. If fishing is more your speed,
the Alapaha River as well as Patrick’s Paradise provides
the area with freshwater fishing, as do the many private
ponds and lakes in the county.
The economy of Berrien County
is very diverse. Agriculture remains a valuable
component of the economy; however, we are home to
several manufacturing plants including Chaparral & Robalo
Boats and Propex Fabrics. Our community also plays
host to several unique retail shops and eateries.
You have an open invitation to visit or move to Berrien
County. |
