Benhillcounty.com Website Review

this site is designed to bring our citizens closer to county government and to keep you informed about what is going on.. ben hill county was created in 1906, from irwin and wilcox counties, and was named for benjamin harvey hill, u.s. senator from georgia, a. whig leader, and a staunch opponent of reconstruction. to learn more about the founding of ben hill county, read the full story the. the historic district on south lee and south main streets of fitzgerald are listed on the national register, and the old railroad. other area attractions that should not be missed are the fitzgerald fire department museum. the county has only one incorporated city, fitzgerald, which was founded by former union soldiers on a 50,000 acre tract owned by the. unity with their former enemies, named streets after leaders of both armies. the early concentration of population in the city aided the. county's industrial development. the colony also founded the first public school in georgia to offer free books and tuition.. ocmulgee river. these facilities offer playgrounds, team sports, natural areas, meeting and concert shelters, and public boat ramps.