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GAINESVILLE

H A L L C O U N T Y GEORGIA - USA

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Gainesville/Hall County

Gainesville/Hall County has always been ahead of its time.
From the Native Americans and early
settlers who once lived among the for cotton. The 20th century saw the Army diverse economy offers many jobs for people
rolling hills to the thriving population Corps of Engineers build Lake Sidney Lanier in in Northeast Georgia. Area Development
the 1950s, and the kayak and rowing events magazine included Gainesville/Hall County
among its cities for “Year-After-Year Growth,”
in the metropolitan area today, during the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic and Area Development and CNBC named
Gainesville, along with the rest of the state,
Gainesville/Hall County has been a regional Games. Gainesville/Hall County’s 20th century the best place to do business.
While Gainesville/Hall County’s population
transportation and trade center for nearly two economy was driven by the textile, lumber continues to climb, the area embraces a rich
cultural heritage and authentic small-town,
centuries, since Hall County was formed in and poultry industries. Southern charm. A thriving economy, high
quality of life and abundant recreational
1818 and Gainesville was chartered in 1821. In the 21st century, Lake Lanier continues opportunities offer Gainesville/Hall County
residents, businesses and visitors a dynamic
During the 19th century, Gainesville/ to be an economic driver for the region. and progressive environment that is rich in
amenities, opportunities, and scenic beauty.
Hall County experienced economic booms Visited by more than seven million people

created by the 1829 Georgia gold rush, the annually, this multipurpose lake has launched

coming of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line a myriad of service industries that thrive in

Railroad in 1871, and Gainesville’s fame as the Gainesville/Hall County.

“Great Health Resort of the South” due to area Gainesville/Hall County’s designation

springs. Hall County’s fertile fields also grew as a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in

the area as an agricultural leader, especially 2004 illustrates how the area’s growing, tax-

1818 1829 1851 1898 1937 & 1939 1996 2005
Hall County forms, Georgia Fire destroys Textiles dominate President F.D. Roosevelt Gainesville is Rowing/Kayaking Vision 2030 unveiled
named for Declaration Gold Rush much of the economy visits Gainesville venue for the Olympic Games
of Independance Gainesville
signer Lyman Hall

Hall 1800 1900 2000
County
History 1821 1849 1871 1936 1957 2004
City of Gainesville Gainesville Atlanta and Tornado Strikes U.S. Army Corps construct Gainesville/Hall County
chartered. Named for becomes a Charlotte Air Gainesville Lake Sidney Lanier designated as Metropolitan
War of 1812 hero, resort center Line Railroad Statistical Area (MSA)
Gen. Edward P. Gaines line opens

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