History

Peach County was the last county formed in Georgia. Created from Houston and Macon counties, it is named after the area's most famous crop.

Byron was named for the English writer and poet, Lord Byron. It was the site of the South's largest "pop festival" held on the Fourth of July weekend in 1970.

Points of Interest

Fort Valley is home to Fort Valley State University

Some interesting historical sites include the McArthur-Saxon House (1850), the Thweat-Brown Home (1863), and the Everett-Culpepper-Grady Home (1834).

Higher Education

Fort Valley State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is a historically black college and a land-grant institution.

Annual Events

There are several special events in Peach County including the Camellia Festival, the Georgia Peach Festival, the Festival of Trees, and the Jail House Alley Art Show.

Byron Depot

Troutman House, Fort Valley