Oglethorpe is the county seat of Macon County located in southwestern Georgia known for its rural farmlands. Named for the founder of Georgia, General James Oglethorpe, it was founded in 1849. Nearby attractions include Whitewater Creek Park where visitors can enjoy year round camping, fishing and hiking and the beautiful Flint River. Among the biggest companies in Oglethorpe are W & R Paint & Body/Auto Sales and Fillers. The biggest schools here are the Macon County Public Schools. One of the must see places when you are in Oglethorpe is the nearby Andersonville Prison, which is notorious for its harsh treatment of Union prisoners of war during the Civil War.