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Pickens County Information: |
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Incorporated: December 5, 1853
Total Area: 232.1 Square miles
County Seat: Jasper |
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Pickens County was created in 1853 from parts of Cherokee and Gilmer counties. Georgia's 100th county was named for General Andrew Pickens, a Revolutionary War soldier.
A railroad line built in 1883 from Atlanta, through the valleys and mountain passes of Pickens County to Tate and Nelson, made possible the development of large marble quarries. One of the largest marble veins in the world is in Pickens County, running at least four miles long. It is a half-mile deep and almost that wide in places. Over 60 percent of the monuments in Washington, D.C. are made from Pickens County marble.
The Old Federal Road, the earliest vehicular route through northwest Georgia, crossed northern Pickens County at Talking Rock Creek.
Several special events take place in Pickens County. Two of the biggest festivals are held in October: the
Georgia Marble Festival and the Heritage Days Festival in Talking Rock.
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A Look back...
2006 Georgia Marble Festival
Fun for the Whole Family
26th
Annual Georgia Marble Festival
By Doug Brooks |
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In celebrating the history of
Georgia Marble, the citizens of Pickens County call
attention to a geological wonder that sets it apart
from anyplace else on Earth. The pure crystalline
stone composed virtually of only one ingredient -
calcium carbonate - has allowed Pickens County to
prosper for more than 150 years. Georgia Marble has
been used in some of the world’s most decorative
structures including the New York Stock Exchange and
the Lincoln Memorial. The Georgia Marble Festival
was started to celebrate the history of Georgia
Marble and this year marks its 26th anniversary.
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| Map of Pickens County,
Georgia: |
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(Click For Larger View)
Map Source: Georgia Geological Survey
digitized image of 2001 U.S. Geological Survey Georgia Base
Map (1:500,000) without Contours.
© Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
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