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Small Town Saturday: Cornelia, GA

February 9, 2019 By Caroline Eubanks 2 Comments

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Credit: City of Cornelia

Established in 1887, the town of Cornelia is tucked between Tiger and Tallulah Gorge. It was once at the crossroads of a stagecoach route known for its robberies. Baseball legend Ty Cobb, who was born in nearby Royston, retired in the town.

It’s home to the Big Red Apple Monument, the largest of its kind in the nation, that is celebrated with an annual festival at the old train depot. A number of restaurants are now located downtown, including a bakery and a brewpub. 

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About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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  1. Barry Huff says

    March 10, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Cornelia is not located between Tiger and Tallulah Falls…

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    • Ben G. says

      May 24, 2024 at 5:11 pm

      I mean, its faster to drive through Habersham/ Cornelia to get to Tallulah Falls. Though not strictly between them as the crow flys.

      Reply

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