Cook County - Georgia

County Courthhouse

County Seat: Adel
Incorporated: July 30, 1918
Population: 15,771
Total Area: 299.1 Square miles

Cook County was the 153rd county formed in Georgia. It was created from Berrien County and named for General Philip Cook, who fought in both the Seminole War and the Civil War and was Georgia's Secretary of State for over 20 years.

The county courthouse was constructed in 1939, one of many depression era public works projects in the state. This courthouse is also listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.