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Home Apples Orchards Information Attractions Sponsors Exhibitors Contact	Historic Sites Chieftain's Trail A tour of local Native American sites; call Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce for information, 706-635-7400. Ellijay City Cemetery Best panoramic views of the city, valley and mountains; South of the Square, Ellijay. Fort Mountain Prehistoric rock formations; Highway 52 West. Gilmer County Courthouse National Register of Historic Places, built around 1891 as Hyatt Hotel; On the Square, Ellijay. Old Cartecay United Methodist Church est. 1834, oldest Methodist Church in North Georgia, call 706-276-3703 to arrange a tour; Highway 52 East and Roy Road. Downtown Ellijay The quaint square is lined with historic buildings, antique, craft, and gift shops, as well as eateries of all kinds. Don't miss the Hyatt Hotel, now the Gilmer County Courthouse, the Perry House, the Tabor House (an old boarding house), and the Dr. Watkins Residence. North of the Square is the Old Pinson Home, built around the turn of the century. This Victorian beauty is now the Elderberry Inn and Restaurant. Kell Farm Built in 1867 by James Kell, the farm is occupied by his descendants. A marker in the cemetery commemorates Kell's Revolutionary War exploits. Places to Visit The Pink Pig Jimmy Carter's favorite barbecue place offers delicious food and unique atmosphere with photos of the famous and not-so-famous interspersed among pig memorabilia. Highway 515 North, Cherry Log. River Park A picturesque recreation complex on the banks of the Coosawattee River, the park offers picnic areas, tennis courts, and a walking trail. Old Highway 5 South, along the Coosawattee River, South of the Dairy Queen. Colonel Poole's Pig Hill of Fame A favorite stomping ground for local and national celebrities, the Pig Hill of Fame offers barbecue and a chance to immortalize your name on the fabled hillside. Craig Street, East Ellijay. Apple Orchard Alley Eleven of the county's 18 apple orchards are spread across the picturesque valley along State Highway 52. Other orchards dot the county's valleys and hillsides. Pick up a map at the Chamber Office. Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary Call 706-276-2980 for reservations. Hill Crest Orchards Petting Zoo Highway 52 East, baby animals 706-273-3838. Llamas Off Hwy. 52 West; Call 706-276-3658 for reservations. Annual Events May Ellijay in May 706-276-1699 July American Parade 706-273-3838 October Antique Car Show Saturday the 11th At the Civic Center beside the Apple Festival 706-635-7400 Apple Festival 2nd and 3rd weekends 706-636-4500 Arts and Craft on the Square 2nd and 3rd weekends 706-276-1699 Parade Saturday the 18th beginning at 10 A.M. 706-635-7400 Halloween Trick or Treat on the Square 706-276-1699 December Light Up Ellijay "Square" First Saturday Top
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