The town of Blue Ridge was once considered an elite health resort
because of its pure mineral waters. Tourists would ride the train to
town, eat
dinner at the Blue Ridge Hotel, and take a leisurely walk to the mineral
springs after dinner. Today, tourists can still ride the train and
take a leisurely walk along Main Street, enjoying the antique and specialty
shops, galleries, restaurants and small town atmosphere of Blue Ridge.
Blue Ridge was founded in 1886 as a result of the arrival of the
Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. Because of the railroad, Blue
Ridge developed
as a center of business and in 1895 the county seat was moved from
Morganton
to Blue Ridge. In the early years, at different times, there were
five hotels and several boarding houses in downtown Blue Ridge.
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| Blue Ridge Depot, home of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway |
The Depot
The railroad depot remains the central focus in downtown Blue Ridge.
Although the first depot burned, the present station was built in 1906.
One of the favorite activities of the day was to meet the train - whether
meeting a passenger or just socializing with friends.
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| Blue Ridge City Park |
Blue Ridge City Park
Blue Ridge City Park is the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. The park encompasses
two blocks and is a popular place for picnics, community gatherings
and festivals. It is also home to a family of roosters, hens and chicks!
Carriage rides are available at the park on weekends.
Historic Fannin County Courthouse
The historic Fannin County Courthouse was built in 1937 after the previous courthouse burned in 1936. The courthouse is now the home of the Blue Ridge
Mountains Arts Association.
Baugh House
Baugh House, located at 411 West First Street, is owned by the Fannin
County Heritage Foundation. It is open to the public on Friday and
Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00. The home was built by James Baugh in 1890.
Baugh was a brick mason and the bricks were made out of clay from the
back yard. For more information, call 706-258-2645.
Blue Ridge Inn
477 West First Street. The Blue Ridge Inn
is a beautifully restored Victorian home built
in 1890. It has 14 rooms, 8 fireplaces, 12-foot
ceilings, original carved woodwork, heartpine
floors and clawfoot tubs.
*The above information is from the Fannin
County Chamber of Commerce website. Be
sure to visit their site for more detailed
information.
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