Southeast

Dawson

Terrell County, GA

Population

4,342

Walk Score

60 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$719

Median home value

$80,600

Founded

1857

Dawson is a city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,414 at the 2020 census. Incorporated on December 22, 1857, the city is named for Senator William Crosby Dawson. Dawson is part of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Dawson Historict District · listed 1997

Notable landmarks

  • Terrell County Courthouse · listed 1980

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