Clayton, Georgia

Clayton, Georgia

Named For Judge Augustin S. Clayton, a prominent jurist and congressman. Originally, Clayton was called Dividings because it sat at the intersection of three important Cherokee Indian Trails County Seat of Rabun County Known For Being located in the extreme northeast corner of the state Most People Don't Know That the two main highways in Clayton, US 441 and US 76, were originally important Cherokee Indian trails Notable Natural Feature The nearby Chattooga River In History In 1904, the Tallulah Falls Railroad was completed to Clayton from Cornelia and was later extended to Franklin, North Carolina Famous Sons and Daughters Clayton was home to author (Strange Fruit) and civil rights activists Lillian Smith (1897-1966) Best Kept Secret The area around Clayton has long been the location for a number of boys and girls summertime camps, including Camp Ramah Darom, Camp Rainey Mountain, Camp Pinnacle, Camp Dixie and Camp Blue Ridge Don't Miss Main Street Gallery, one of the country's top folk art galleries Nearby Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

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Chattooga River Boating

Chattooga River Boating

Clayton, GA, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting
The famed Chattooga is one of the nation's most renowned rivers. Its reputation is well deserved.

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Lake Rabun Hotel Restaurant

Lake Rabun Hotel Restaurant

Lakemont, GA, Restaurant, American
Headed by Chef Jamie Allred, this exclusive restaurant at the Lake Rabun Hotel uses only the finest, fresh, local ingredients and herbs from the hotel's own culinary garden.

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Beechwood Inn Bed and Breakfast

Beechwood Inn Bed and Breakfast

Clayton, GA, Lodging, Bed and Breakfast
First opened in 1922, this North Georgia Mountains bed and breakfast inn, with seven guest rooms and one cabin, offers rustic elegance at affordable prices.

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Main Street Gallery

Main Street Gallery

Clayton, GA, Artists and Craftspeople, Art Galleries
This gallery is recognized in Southern Living, The New York Times and Better Homes and Gardens as one of the top contemporary folk art galleries in the country.

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