Fruitland, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Fruitland is an unincorporated community
in northeastern Echols County
, Georgia
, United States
. It lies on State Route 187 to the northeast of the unincorporated community
of Statenville
, the county seat
of Echols County. Its elevation is 161 feet (49 m).
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in northeastern Echols County
Echols County, Georgia
Echols County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Valdosta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population is 3,754. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 4,093. The county seat is Statenville...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It lies on State Route 187 to the northeast of the unincorporated community
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
of Statenville
Statenville, Georgia
Statenville is an unincorporated community in and the county seat of Echols County, Georgia, United States. Statenville is named for Capt. James W. Staten, who built the first store in the town. Statenville was previously known as Troublesome...
, the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Echols County. Its elevation is 161 feet (49 m).