Blairsville Georgia
Blairsville is the county seat for Union County. The historic mountain town of Blairsville was founded in 1835 due to gold strikes along Coosa Creek, as well as other waterways and mining ventures. The stately Union County Courthouse (circa 1899) located on the Courthouse Square, has sustained its lofty presence for decades as a proud community centerpiece for the citizens of Union County. From the beginning it's towering steeple clock set the pace of time in a most courtly manner, with various shops surrounding the town square and beyond, all set in an orderly fashion, serving the needs of a growing community.
Today, the classic town of Blairsville has come into its own, growing in stride and bursting at the seams with each passing year. Along the Hwy/76/515-corridor and US/19/129, Blairsville has expanded it's presence with more shops, dining, lodging and other services to supply the needs for one of the North Georgia Mountain's fastest growing communities. All the while Blairsville maintains a sense of unique charm and culture only the mountains have to offer.
Within Blairsville's city limits and along its outer edges, visitors and residents alike can enjoy an exceptional history museum and neighboring historical structures, a premier community center, a challenging golf course a popular farmers market and a residential cannery. There's an outstanding municipal park, city airport, a state of the art technical college and the southern shoreline of neighboring the western edge of Blairsville.
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Overview of Union County Georgia
Blairsville Georgia, the County Seat
Township of Suches Georgia
Wilderness Areas & Trails
Appalachian Trail Access
Blood Mountain Wilderness
Brasstown Bald & Wilderness
Brasstown Bald Trails
Chattahoochee National Forest
Cooper's Creek Wilderness
Cooper's Creek Wilderness Trails
Duncan Ridge Trails
Community Resources
Farmers Market & Cannery
Butternut Creek Golf Course & Community Center
University of Georgia Department of Agriculture Mountain Research and Educational Center
History & Culture
Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center
Trackrock Archaeological Site
Union County Georgia History
Union County Historical Society & Museum
Lakes, Rivers & Waterfalls
Lake Nottely • Lake Trahlyta • Lake Windfield Scott • Dockery Lake
Nottely River
Parks & Recreation Areas
Meeks Park & Trails
Vogel State Park & Trails
Waterfalls
Scenic Road Trips
Gold City Tour
Russell Brasstown Scenic Byway
Other Union County Scenic Road Trips
Union County Farmers Market in Blairsville GA • Every Tues & Sat ~ June through October
The Union County Farmers Market has over 60 covered vendor spaces in our outdoor setting.
148 Old Smokey Rd • Blairsville, GA • 706.439.6000 • CCFarmersMarket.com
Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals, Managing Privately Owned Cabins
224 Blue Ridge Dr • McCaysville, GA • 877.628.3353 • www.CuddleUpCabinRentals.com
Highlander Fine Arts, Authentic Mountain Photography and Fine Crafts
Here are a sampling of the artists you will find....Anthony Abreu • Michael Bedoian • Juanita Greenspan • Linda Thompson • Tonya Fowler • Jason Fowler • Chris Jones • Les Smith • Chuck Waldroup • Joe Waldroup • Billy Reynolds • Randy Rowe • Thomas Payne • Frances McCord • Rita Poole • Clive Poole • Marla McCormick • Don Milsaps
Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 ish - 5:00 ish
10079 Old Highway 64 • Brasstown, NC • 828.835.9982 • www.HighlanderGallery.com
Great Mountain Properties & Cabin Rentals in now accepting additional cabins
Whether you purchased your mountain home as an occasional getaway, an investment, or the destination of your future retirement, we realize the importance that it be respected as your home first and foremost.
It is our objective to provide you with both quality property management as well as a rental program to help offset some of the expense of owning a 2nd home. Through the combined knowledge of all of us at Great Mountain Cabin Rentals, we have the expertise to help you understand and create a Great Mountain Cabin Rental.
896 Green Cove Road • Brasstown, NC 28902 • 828.835.3275 • www.GreatMountainCabinRentals.com
Trout Treks • Bass Fishing • Wade • Pan Fishing • Fly Fishing • Private Trophy Trout Waters • Drift Boat Trips
So much water to choose from and an adventure you'll never forget.
Call today to start your adventure...828-835-3275 • GreatMountainFishing.com
Rafting on the Ocoee River
Professional river outfitter with over 30 years experience. Our safety record is unsurpassed in the industry. We believe our staff is simply the best in the business. Guides are chosen for their character and enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with you.
Call today to start your adventure...828-835-3275 • GreatMtnAdventures.com
Rafting on the Nantahala River
Call today to start your adventure...828-835-3275 • GreatMtnAdventures.com
Zip Line Canopy Tours...Nantahala Gorge • Chattooga Ridge • Asheville • Pigeon River
Whichever course you choose you are sure to enjoy the newest outdoor adventure to hit the US.
Call today to start your adventure...828-835-3275 • GreatMtnAdventures.com
Adventure Camp on the Ocoee & Nantahala Rivers
Catch the surge and ride the rapids on the exciting Ocoee River in Tennessee or North Carolina's Nantahala River for an experience you won't forget. Challenge your skills on the high ropes just for the thrill. Sit tall in the saddle for a leisure ride through the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camp out or stay in log cabins while letting the kids sleep in groups in one of several bunkhouse's. We will help you create a custom retreat for you or your group.
tara@greatmountainretreats.com • 828.835.3275 • GreatYouthRetreats.com
Tim Noland, Realtor® - Buyer's Agent • North Georgia & Western North Carolina
When looking to buy mountain property, you need someone that not only understands the mountains, you need someone that specifically represents you, the buyer. When you choose to work with a Buyer's Agent you are assured that you have an agent that is truly looking for your best interests, someone that will not only find what you are looking for, but someone that will negotiate the best price possible.
10886 Old Highway 64 • Brasstown, NC 28902 • 828.557.1009 • GreatMtnRealEstate.com
Keri Conner, Realtor/Broker
224 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA • 706-964-6470 • RealEstateGeorgiaMountains.com
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