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Things-to-Do

Stars and Stripes Shopping Center - Chatsworth

Beyond Windy Gap is the Charming Chatsworth The Wright Hotel Chatsworth City Park
Emery Creek Trail and north, We treasure our history in Murray Built by Thomas Monroe In the heart of town, the
leading to the Tennessee border, County and encourage you to Wright in 1909, the hotel offered Chatsworth City Park is a
is Jacks River. Both of these lightly explore the physical vestiges of a luxurious, spa-like environment passive, peaceful greenspace
trafficked trails feature waterfalls days gone by. Most are right where guests relaxed, enjoyed with a fountain, benches, an
and are perfect for the outdoor in Chatsworth. home-cooked meals, and sipped amphitheater, and a picnic area.
adventurer looking to get off the mineral waters of the area.
the beaten path. Taking up a full city block, the park
Murry County Courthouse Today the building is open by also features a stage that is available
One of only three full-domed appointment and offers a rare
The Chattahoochee National for special occasions, such as
Forest holds outdoor recreation courthouses in Georgia, this 1916 glimpse into the past. In weddings and community activities.
opportunities for all types of example of Classic architecture addition to free tours, the To reserve the park, call Chatsworth
adventurers. From hardcore hikers stands on a large, square knoll that historic hotel is available for City Hall at 706-695-2834.
and mountain bikers to anglers covers a full city block. Its signature events, weddings, and Behind Chatsworth City Hall
and bird watchers, Murray County silvery dome can be spotted from celebrations. To schedule a On 1st & 2nd Ave.
and the surrounding area has the the top of Fort Mountain. tour call 706-695-4313.
perfect patch of protected forest for 121 N. Third Ave. 201 E. Market St.
you to explore. Chatsworth, GA 30705 Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Grass is Greener
on Murray County
Golf Courses
Chief Vann House Built in 1804, this magnificent brick home The Course at Indian Trace

belonged to Chief James Vann, a Cherokee
leader and owner of the largest plantation in
Chatsworth, GA 30705
the Cherokee Nation. Tragically, his prestige and 730 Mitchell Bridge Rd.
beautiful homestead did not save Chief Vann or 706-695-7353
his family from being forced west to Oklahoma
on the “Trail of Tears” during the 1830s. Today, Spring Lakes
the house survives as Georgia’s best-preserved Golf & Country Club
historic Cherokee home and is a State Historic
Site. 1591 Spring Place Smyrna Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Near the Chief Vann House is the Spring Place 706-695-9300
Moravian Mission & Springs site and its cemetery
– God’s Acre. The cemetery was active from 1812 Chatsworth-Eton-Murray
to 1834 when it served as the burial ground for County Chamber Events
people believed to be Moravian missionaries.
The missionaries were sponsored by Chief James
Vann to educate Cherokees in reading, grammar, Black Bear Festival
writing, history, mathematics, geography, Featuring great food, live music,
weaving, and botany. and fun, the festival takes place
82 Hwy. 225 N. the third weekend of October
Chatsworth, GA 30705 annually in downtown Chatsworth.
706-695-2598 Residents and visitors enjoy arts &
crafts, a car show, hayrides, contests.

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