Stewart County, home of the "Little Grand Canyon", was named for General Daniel Stewart, an officer in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and grandfather of President Theodore Roosevelt.

The Woodland, Mississippian, Creek, and a few Cherokee Indians were all inhabitants of Stewart County at one time or another. Two of the six largest Indian mounds in Georgia are located in the county.

The county was Incorporated: December 23, 1830

As a child, I attended 5th Sunday services at Providence Methodist Church, located near Providence Canyon State Park. Services are no longer held there.

Providence Canyon State Park is located in Stewart County. Nicknamed "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon" this park is a collection of canyons and gullies. These gullies were caused by the erosion from the poor farming practices previously used in the area. The 1,061-acre park also has the largest natural collection of the rare "Plumleaf Azalea" in the world.

The historic community of Westville is also located in the county. This was never actually a town, but is made up of more than 25 historic homes, shops and public buildings moved to the site from the surrounding counties. A terrific example of 1850's pre-industrial West Georgia life.