The Cities of Fannin County, GA

 
Morganton

Fannin County was approved as its own entity, by the state of Georgia in 1854 from parts of Union and Gilmer County. The town of Morganton was the site for the Fannin County seat. Farm communities and modest towns were quickly becoming permanent fixtures within the county.

Controversy arose in Fannin County when the railroad proposed to build a rail line through the mountains. Morganton felt the railroad should naturally go through the county seat, the railroad didn't feel that Morganton provided the best route. Although much controversy erupted before the final decision, the railroad chose another location for the railroad hub. As a result of this decision, the town of Blue Ridge came into being, and was incorporated in 1887, The county seat was eventually moved to Blue Ridge.

Population:21,000

Total Area: 385.8 square miles

Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, incorporated on October 24, 1887, is the county seat of Fannin County. The city is named for the southern reach of the Appalachian Mountain Range that stretches into Fannin County. A number of events are held in Blue Ridge, including the  Arts in the Park Festival, a Labor Day Barbecue and a Mountain Harvest Sale at the Blue Ridge State Farmer's Market.

Blue Ridge is the starting point of the excursion train, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, at the Historic Train Depot and Red Caboose Center. More than 17,000 people visit Blue Ridge to rid the  train and shop in all the antique and specialty stores.

Population:1,210

Total Area: 2.17 square miles

 
McCaysville
McCaysville, chartered in 1904, is located on the Georgia and Tennessee state line adjacent to Copperhill, Tennessee, its twin city. You can actually have one foot in Georgia and one in Tennessee when you cross the Blue Line marking the place the states meet. Toccoa Avenue (Georgia) turns into Ocoee Street (Tennessee), while the Toccoa River becomes the  Ocoee River under as old iron bridge built in 1911 that is still standing.

Incorporated: 1941

Population: 1,071                                                                            

Total Area: 1.6 square miles

 

Courtesy of Georgia.gov.