Effingham County Court Cases

Effingham County, Georgia was established in 1777, originating from St Mathew and St Philip Parishes. The county was named after Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham (1746–1791), who was sympathetic with the independence movement. Effingham County has a total area of 480 square miles, with a total population of 53293 residents (and a population density of 111.03 residents per square mile).