Towns County, County in Georgia, United States
Towns County encompasses 445 square kilometers of land in the northeastern corner of Georgia, featuring mountains, forests, and Lake Chatuge.
The Georgia General Assembly established Towns County on March 6, 1856, naming it after assembly member Joseph Towns and selecting Hiawassee as county seat.
The Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee presents local crafts, music performances, and traditional Appalachian customs throughout its annual celebration.
Lake Chatuge provides multiple access points for water activities, while the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains contain numerous marked trails for hiking and exploration.
The county borders North Carolina and includes only two incorporated municipalities: Hiawassee and Young Harris, maintaining its rural character.
Location: Georgia
Inception: March 6, 1856
Capital city: Hiawassee
Shares border with: Clay County, White County, Habersham County, Rabun County, Union County
Website: http://townscountyga.com
GPS coordinates: 34.92000,-83.74000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
Brasstown Bald
8.2 km
Anna Ruby Falls
17.5 km
Chatuge Lake
8.9 km
Unicoi State Park
22.3 km
Helton Creek Falls
23.4 km
Track Rock
13.3 km
Blue Hole Falls
11.6 km
Jacks Knob
11.7 km
Tray Mountain
14.1 km
Southern Nantahala Wilderness
18.2 km
Raven Cliffs Wilderness
24.6 km
Mark Trail Wilderness
16.9 km
Arkaquah Trail
10.6 km
Wolfpen Ridge
8.9 km
Jacks Knob Trail
9.6 km
Horsetrough Falls
14.9 km
Hemlock Falls
14 km
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden
11.8 km
Double Spring Knob
8.9 km
Wildcat Mountain
24.1 km
Lake Trahlyta Spillway
23.2 km
Horsetrough Mountain
14.7 km
Spikebuck Town Mound and Village Site
15.4 km
Old Union County Jail
20.7 km
Young Harris College Historic District
9.8 km
Old Union County Courthouse
20.5 km
Clay County Courthouse
15.7 km
Hightower Bald
13 kmReviews
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