Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest law firms in the southeastern United States. Based out of Atlanta, we are Georgia personal injury trial lawyers who fight for the rights of consumers in Crawford. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 4 cities in Crawford. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Crawford County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

From workers' compensation claims in Crawford to personal injuries suffered in Knoxville, the Atlanta trial lawyers with Morgan & Morgan have the resources and experience to protect the rights of accident victims thoughout the county. Common personal injury claims in Crawford include car accidents, workers compensation claims, and medical malpractice cases. If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another person or persons in Crawford County, Atlanta, or any other part of Georgia, contact us today to have your case reviewed for free.

The following is the most recent car accident information for Crawford, provided by the Atlanta, Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

There were 1 traffic accidents in Crawford that involved pedestrians. Of these, 1 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 178 car crashes in Crawford, 133 people were injured and 4 died. There were also 47 car accidents in Crawford that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 2 people died and 33 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Crawford, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Crawford County Information

Crawford County, the 55th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1822 from Creek Indian lands and part of Houston County. Later, parts of Macon and Talbot counties were added. The county was named for William H. Crawford, who was U.S. Secretary of the Treasury when the county was created.

A monument to Joanna Troutman, who designed and made the Lone Star Flag adopted by the State of Texas, can be found on the historic courthouse square. The flag was presented to a group of Georgia volunteers who were en route to help Texas fight in its war of independence in 1835.

In Knoxville, there are several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Crawford County Courthouse (1831) and the Crawford County Jail (1882). The Roberta Historic District is also listed.

The county seat, Knoxville, received a charter in 1825, but it is no longer a functioning municipality. It was one of 187 inactive municipalities to lose their charters in 1995 as a result of a 1993 Act of the General Assembly.

There are 19 archaeological sites in the county that have been filed with the State Archeological Office. The sites include the Indian Agency Reserve on the banks of the Flint River and the Creek habitation area along the Flint River. Benjamin Hawkins, an Indian agent from 1794 to 1816, is buried on this site.

Jefferson Franklin Long (1836-1900), the first African American who served in the 41st U.S. Congress, was born near Knoxville in Crawford County. Long was also a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Chicago in 1880.