Quitman, Georgia was incorporated December 19, 1859, and was named in honor of General John A. Quitman who served as a soldier under Zachary Taylor. Located approximately 15 miles west of Valdosta and also known as “The Camellia City,” Quitman is populated by slightly over 5,000 residents who enjoy its graceful small-town atmosphere. A number of Quitman’s historic homes have been restored, and its downtown is gaining a reputation as an antique Mecca with quaint shops and designer showrooms.
Quitman’s historic district is listed on the national register of historic places, and among the sites is the Presbyterian Church, where the composer of “Jingle Bells,” John Pierpoint, served as organist in the early 1900s.
Quitman residents can avail themselves of fun, year-round outdoor activities including golf, fishing and hunting. Expert and novice fishermen enjoy public access to Barrett’s Pond. For more information about Quitman and Brooks County, visit www.quitmangeorgia.org.
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