Dade County, County administrative division in northwestern Georgia, US
Description
Dade County is an administrative division in northwestern Georgia spanning about 174 square miles of mountainous terrain. The landscape includes segments of Lookout Mountain along its western and northern borders shared with Alabama and Tennessee.
History
The county was established in 1837 and named after Major Francis Langhorne Dade, who died during the Second Seminole War in Florida. This naming reflects the connection between local history and a major military conflict of the era.
Culture
The county maintains connections to its coal mining heritage through museums and preserved sites that document operations until the 1970s. Visitors can see how this industry shaped the local landscape and communities over generations.
Practical
Residents and visitors can access county services through the official website, which offers online payments, real estate information, and emergency alerts. The mountainous terrain means roads can be winding, so planning routes ahead is helpful when traveling through the area.
Did you know?
Until 1939, vehicles could only enter the county through Alabama or Tennessee, making it cut off from direct road access to Georgia. This geographic isolation shaped how residents understood their place and is still remembered in local stories.
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
1.9 km
Hemlock Falls
2.3 km
Cherokee Falls
2.3 kmMiller Brothers Farm
14.2 km
Dade County Courthouse
2.6 kmHigh Point
10.7 kmStreet Point
13.5 kmHawk Cliff
11.5 kmEagle Cliff
14.5 kmCarver Lake
17.9 kmRange Point
8 kmHigh Point
19.9 kmSeward Point
13.9 kmEagle Cliff
22.8 km
Lookout Mountain Hotel
17.2 kmTrenton Golf Course
4.9 kmScenic viewpoint
2.3 kmThe Overlook
17.3 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmScenic viewpoint
1.8 kmScenic viewpoint
1 kmMain Overlook
2.4 kmOverlook #2
2.8 kmHigh Point
19.9 kmScenic viewpoint
2.4 kmScenic viewpoint
2.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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