Welcome to my Home Town Tour

Welcome to my Home Town Tour in Pendergrass, Georgia and surrounding areas including Jefferson, Braselton and Athens, Georgia.

Since I live in a very small town, population 481 the only real points of interest are the post office, my church ( which is at the end of my road)  and a booze barn…yes, seriously. Aside from the one booze barn, it’s quiet, beautiful and so serene….that’s why we live here. You can read all about how we found our property on a little dirt road surrounded by pasture fields here.  I took this picture which represents my quiet little road the other morning on the way to school. Isn’t it pretty?

I have decided to spread the scope of this home town tour and show you some points of interest from neighboring cities as well.  

City vs Country Living

We love living in a small town. At first I didn’t know if I could last a week not hearing all the noises and traffic that you usually hear in more populated areas. It.Is.So.Quiet.  The biggest change for this once upon a time city dweller is living on a dirt road. I am the kind of gal that always likes to have a clean car……or at least I once did. Our previous home was typical suburban living with everything in walking distance or short car ride away. During the last 20 years we have lived here at  Duke Manor Farm, we have gotten accustomed to quietness and the necessary time it takes to get to where we have to go….and then hurry to get back home. Yes, I am a bona fide homebody and proud of it.

Jefferson, Georgia

Just a few miles east is a ‘larger small town’ called Jefferson,  population  11 K (2017). Jefferson was established in 1803 and named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson. What  puts Jefferson on the map is it is known as the birthplace of anesthesia. It was here that Dr. Crawford Long performed the first painless surgery using ether to induce a unconscious state on March 30,1842. For anyone who has had surgery in the past…we thank you Dr.Long.

Most houses in downtown Jefferson are historic and just darling. Here are a few houses that represent pretty much what you would see around the downtown area.

Maysville, Ga

A beautiful park called Hurricane Shoals is just north in Maysville. I have shared images from the park previously on the blog. It’s a favorite spot for my kids and a bit of a surprise for visitors that come to the area. 

The shoals were a sacred holy site to the Creek and Cherokee Indians. There are also many historical structures from the area that have been moved to this site for preservation.

University of Georgia

The University of Georgia campus is  about 35 miles east in Athens Georgia. Go Dawgs! Founded in 1785 it is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. The campus buildings situated on 800 acres has Federal architecture along with beautiful classical and antebellum style, symbolic of the south. The campus is just stunning and worth a visit if you are ever in the Athens area.

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Chateau Elan Winery and Resort

Just about 20 miles down the interstate is one of the loveliest spas and resorts around. Chateau Elan is the destination when a more sophisticated bottle of wine from their very own winery ( instead of the local booze barn) or a well needed retreat at the spa is needed. I like to go during the week as the Winery is a popular venue for weddings and parties.

After an enjoyable day at the spa it’s time to head back home. What a way to end the day. I hope you enjoyed visiting  my hometown and that you will stop back by anytime to say hello. Ready to do some more exploring with different home town’s across the nation? Click on the links below to visit some of my other hometown pals.

More Hometown Stops

 

MONDAY

Town and Country Living / Finding Silver Pennies / Southern Hospitality

Shabbyfufu / Designthusiasm

TUESDAY

My Sweet Savannah / Hymns and Verses / It All Started with Paint / The Happie Housie

WEDNESDAY

Creative Cain Cabin / In My Own Style / Duke Manor Farm / Hearth and Vine