Fannin County, County in North Georgia, United States
Description
Fannin County is a county in northern Georgia characterized by mountainous terrain and numerous streams. The area features forested hills crossed by waterways that feed into regional river systems.
History
The county was established in 1854 and named after James Fannin, a figure from the Texas independence struggle. His name represents a connection to distant events that shaped the region.
Culture
Local festivals and handmade crafts connect residents to mountain traditions throughout the county. These gatherings and artisan works shape how communities come together in the small towns.
Practical
Road maintenance and county services are managed through local government offices based in the main administrative areas. Visitors can obtain information and resources through these local government centers.
Did you know?
A waterway changes its name as it flows northward across the county border into the neighboring state with an entirely new identity. This shift in river name marks a natural transition between two regions.
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28.4 kmBenton MacKaye Trail
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Lake Blue Ridge
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
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Black Mountain
29.4 km
Rich Mountain Wilderness
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Big Bald Mountain
12.1 km
Rich Mountain
13.1 km
Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
27.5 km
Puckett Observatory
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10.1 kmPanther Creek Falls Trail
25.6 km
Gilmer County Courthouse
23.7 km
James W. Baugh Homeplace
908 mBlue Ridge Wildlife Management Area
26.9 km
Red Apple Barn
26.5 km
Fannin County Courthouse
772 m
Cartecay Methodist Church and Cemetery
24.9 kmExpedition Bigfoot! :The Sasquatch Museum
8.2 kmDoogan Hole
15.6 km
Blue Ridge Welcome Center
2.5 kmRialto Theatre
757 mRoyal Theater
720 mWhite Cliffs
16.7 kmPanther Bluff
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23.8 kmRainbow Lake
28.9 kmPostell Lake
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