For pre-formatted natality & mortality data please see Vital Statistics Reports (VSR).

For other health data resources please see the Health Data & Info section.

Health Care
Forsyth County had 2.8 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons. In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 4.9, compared to the state average of 19.3. For more community indicators, please go to OASIS .

History*

Forsyth County was created in1832 from parts of original Cherokee County. It was named for John Forsyth, governor of Georgia from 1827-1829 and U.S. Secretary of State under President Martin Van Buren.

Several Indian archaeological sites are located within Forsyth County. An Indian mound and the remains of village are located on Settendown Creek near the mouth of the Etowah River. Another Indian village was located near Sawnee Mountain on Big Creek.

Much of the eastern side of the county lies on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, one of the busiest recreational bodies of water in the nation. The lake provides recreational enjoyment for many and is the home to southern bald eagles and peregrine falcons, both endangered species.