Elberton
Around Elberton
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Elberton
“Granite Capital of the World”, “Washington-Wilkes”
Granite quarries and antebellum charm
University of Georgia redUniversity of Georgia blackGranite gray
Welcome to Elberton and Washington, where the granite is solid and the sweet tea is sweeter. Come sit a spell on the square and let the river ease your mind. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Elberton
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The room
One room for everyone around Elberton. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Elberton. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Elberton Granite Museum and Outdoor Exhibit Showcases the granite industry with huge tools and sculptures.
- Richard B. Russell State Park On Lake Russell, with camping, fishing, and trails.
- Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Home of Confederate statesman Robert Toombs in Washington.
- Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum Local history in a 19th-century building.
- Kettle Creek Battlefield Revolutionary War battle site with interpretive trails.
- Callaway Plantation Preserved plantation with antebellum buildings and gardens.
- Outdoors Fishing on Lake Russell
- Outdoors Hiking at Richard B. Russell State Park
- With kids Visit the Elberton Granite Museum
- With kids Explore the historic squares
- Evenings Local taverns
- Evenings High school football games
- Locals love Granite quarries
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Elberton Granite Festival October Celebrates the granite industry with food, music, and crafts.
- Washington-Wilkes County Fair September Classic county fair with rides, livestock shows, and local food.
- Christmas Tour of Homes December Historic homes in Washington decorated for the holidays.
- July 4th at Lake Russell July Fireworks and family fun at the state park.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are perfect—mild and sunny.
Getaways
- Lake Hartwell Big lake with boating, fishing, and lakeside dining.
- Athens Catch a Georgia Bulldogs game or enjoy the music scene.
- McCormick, SC Small-town charm and access to Sumter National Forest.
- Seneca, SC Gateway to Clemson and Lake Hartwell.
Local flavour
Rooting for Georgia Bulldogs (NCAA), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Falcons (NFL)
Eat and drink
- Southern barbecue Pulled pork, ribs, and smoked chicken are staples
- Sweet tea Sweet tea is a constant companion
- Fried chicken Often served with biscuits and gravy
- Buttermilk biscuits A breakfast and dinner staple
- Peach cobbler A classic Southern dessert
- Boiled peanuts A roadside favorite in Georgia
Where people go
- Granite quarries The defining feature of Elberton
- Historic town squares Small-town centers with courthouses and local shops
- Antebellum homes Especially in Washington, GA
- Savannah River Forms the eastern border of Elbert County
- Small-town diners Local eateries serving Southern comfort food
- Churches Many Baptist and Methodist congregations
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Nearby
Every areaHartwellGeorgiaWhere the red clay meets the lakeAthensGeorgiaLive music, Southern soul, and Bulldog pride in the Classic City.McCormickSouth CarolinaLake days and country waysSenecaSouth CarolinaWhere the mountains meet the lakes, and every day feels like a getaway.JeffersonGeorgiaWhere the foothills meet the fast lane.GreenwoodSouth CarolinaLakeside living, peach-sweet days.ToccoaGeorgiaWhere the falls meet the mountain.CorneliaGeorgiaWhere the mountains meet the apple orchards.
Elbert and Wilkes counties, GA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.