CHIEF WHITE PATH'S CABIN FIASCO!…read more The was to be the icing on the cake, the site that I was most interested to see while in Gainsville, but thanks to Brenau University, my experience was ruined. First let me give you a bit of history regarding this cabin: This cabin (built in 1780 near Ellijay), belonged to Cherokee Indian Chief White Path. He fought, (unsuccessfully) to prevent the takeover of land from the Cherokee and was a leader on the "Trail of Tears". In the land lottery of 1832 the cabin and the land it was on was awarded to the Pinson family who were white settlers. In 1995 under the direction of Counte Cooley, a descendent of White Path, the cabin was moved to it's current location, which is on the edge of a parking lot and flanked by a brick monstrosity of a museum. What were they thinking??? This is a hot mess and if I used expletives, I would insert one here because it would so reflect how I feel. This historical cabin deserves to be in a natural setting, for goodness sakes! IT'S A CABIN!!!! As it stands, the cabin is attached to the Northeast Georgia History Center which is a part of Brenau University. You can't access the cabin without going through the history center. When I realized this, I wanted to scream. I should have realized that something was amiss when I noticed the address: 403 Brenau. MMMMHMM! This cabin in not at all what I expected and since it was hidden behind a fence and trees, I was not confident that it would provide the historical experience I expected. Therefore, my husband and I chose not to take the tour.

We had a wonderful time at Chief White Path's Cabin! It's was so educational! Our Children loved it…read moreand learned so much. I would definitely recommend anyone to make this a must see attraction when visiting Gainesville!

This bridge carries Georgia Route 17 aka North Main Street aka the Unicoi Turnpike over the…read moreChattahoochee River in the center of the City of Helen. It is a simple two-lane bridge with pedestrian areas on both sides. Interestingly, the bridge has started to collect "love locks" and I don't know how often the city removes them or they just stay there. There weren't too many, so maybe the trend hasn't caught on yet here? Or maybe there isn't an enterprising enough vendor in Helen to start selling them with some awesome markup. In addition to driving over the bridge or walking across it to go over the river, there is a walking path UNDER the bridge on the west side. This is great for getting between the restaurants/bars on the one side or the other without blocking the road traffic. [Review 15939 overall - 439 in Georgia - 1444 of 2021.]

Before there was a Nevada silver rush and a California gold rush, there was a Georgia gold rush…read more Yes, gold was discovered in North Georgia in 1832. This marker points out that history and then what happened. It reads, "Auraria, (Gold), in 1832 the scene of Georgia's first gold rush, was named by John C. Calhoun, owner of a nearby mine worked by Calhoun slaves. Auraria and Dahlonega were the two real gold towns in the U.S. before 1849. Between 1829 and 1839 about $20,000,000 in gold was mined in Georgia's Cherokee country. From Auraria in 1858 the "Russell boys", led by Green Russell, went west and established another Auraria near the mouth of Cherry Creek that later became Denver, Colo. Green Russell uncovered a fabulous lode called Russell Gulch near which was built Central City, Colo., "richest square mile on earth."" If you remember your chemistry and periodical tables, the symbol for gold is "Au" as in Gert Fröbe's excellent portrayal as the villain Auric Goldmember in the Sean Connery film of 1964. This is marker number 093-5 and it was erected in 1954 by the Georgia Historical Commission. [Review 20354 overall - 689 in Georgia - 1332 of 2023.]

ENGINE. ENGINE NUMBER 9 GOING DOWN THE GEORGIA LINE:…read more Engine 209 sits at the corner of Jesse Jewell Parkway and West Academy Street is which is considered a part of Historic Gainesville. It was originally built for the czar of Russia, but the order was canceled because of the 1917 Russian Revolution, It then became a part of the Midland line in Gainesville. The last steam locomotive ran from Athens to Gainesville on Sept. 19, 1959. Most of the Gainesville Midland locomotives have been preserved in museums or in communities, such as the Engine 209 Park that features the engine, a coal car and a red caboose with benches on West Academy Street. The park is part of the Adopt-A-Park program through the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. It is a cute little park to visit and especially nice for "little train lovers" because you can get up close and take great pictures.

A smaller war memorial but this one is dedicated to those from Habersham County who lost their…read morelives in World War I, World War II or Vietnam. It is simple and compelling, listing names and the inscription "All Gave Much These Gave All." The memorial is at the corner of Washington Street and Monroe Street next to the County office building. There is parking here. [Review 20368 overall - 697 in Georgia - 1346 of 2023.]

Along the mountain roads of North Georgia, this marker stands in front of Reece Heritage Farm. The…read morefarm grounds are open as a park and include guided tours as well as hiking trails. But we're not here for that. We're here for the marker. It reads, "Renowned Appalachian poet, novelist, and farmer, Byron Herbert Reece lived most of his life near this site. Here he composed, to critical acclaim, four volumes of poetry and two novels, Better a Dinner of Herbs and The Hawk and the Sun. Reece was a five-time recipient of the Georgia Writers Association's literary achievement award and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in poetry for Bow Down in Jericho. He served as poet-in-residence at the University of California at Los Angeles, Emory University, and Young Harris College. Suffering from tuberculosis, Reece took his own life three months before his forty-first birthday. He is buried in Old Union Cemetery near Young Harris." Online, there is more information. He was born nearby in Union County, Georgia in 1917 and began publishing poems locally while in high school. He won American Poet magazine's annual poetry award in 1943. In 1952 and 1957, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship for fiction. The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inducted Reece in 2001. [Review 15949 overall - 447 in Georgia - 1454 of 2021.]

A tribute to Byron Herbert Reese, this family farm where he lived (and died) is a terrific example…read moreof mountain farm life. He was born nearby in Union County, Georgia in 1917 and began publishing poems locally while in high school. He won American Poet magazine's annual poetry award in 1943. In 1952 and 1957, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship for fiction. The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inducted Reece in 2001. A marker stands in front of Reece Heritage Farm, and reads: "Renowned Appalachian poet, novelist, and farmer, Byron Herbert Reece lived most of his life near this site. Here he composed, to critical acclaim, four volumes of poetry and two novels, Better a Dinner of Herbs and The Hawk and the Sun. Reece was a five-time recipient of the Georgia Writers Association's literary achievement award and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in poetry for Bow Down in Jericho. He served as poet-in-residence at the University of California at Los Angeles, Emory University, and Young Harris College. Suffering from tuberculosis, Reece took his own life three months before his forty-first birthday. He is buried in Old Union Cemetery near Young Harris."

My granddaughter loves this library! She loves to read and the staff have been very helpful and…read morepleasant every time we go. My daughter and granddaughter are frequent visitors there and always return home with smiles on their faces and their arms full of books.

This library has friendly librarians, a great variety of books, and ample parking. Two lots, one in…read morefront of the library and one behind it. 2 check out stations only, but you can always go to the front desk where they are happy to help. Puzzles for the kids, and a big kids area. Kids can even put on their own puppet show.

Another great historical marker who would have known if it weren't for these historical markers…read more Year Erected: 1996 Marker Text:  This court house, built in 1836, replaced the small log structure used since the establishment of Lumpkin County in 1832. The town was named Dahlonega in October, 1833, for the Cherokee word "Talonega" meaning "golden."From its steps in 1849, Dr. M.F. Stephenson, assayor at the Mint, attempted to dissuade Georgia miners from leaving to join the California gold rush. His oration gave rise to the sayings: "There's millions in it," and "Thar's gold in them thar hills."  Tips for Finding This Marker: Go to the square in downtown Dahlonega, Ga it's located between the old courthouse (Gold Mine Museum) now and the Picnic Cafe and Dessertery - Grab a coffee and admire this historic marker. Latitude 34° 31.955′ north Longitude 83° 59.105′ west

Home of the famous Dahlonega Gold Museum! Although lacks…read moremany gold construction instruments and displays, the 17 minute historical film is interesting/worthwhile. Even the bricks of the courthouse are laced with gold which the tour guide explains enthusiastically. Don't miss this tourist trap as its considered the Town centerpiece. Afterwards one can walk the shops throughout the downtown square.