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| GOLF COURSE in Chatsworth, Georgia |
| Indian Trace Golf Club | 730 Mitchell
Bridge Rd Chatsworth 30705-6202 |
18 Holes Par 72 6200 Yards |
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Pine Lakes Golf & Country Club 1591 Smyrna Rd Chatsworth 30705-5816 |
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18 hole Par 71 6213 Yards Open to Public Pro shop and luncheons available Facilities include restaurant and swimming |
| HISTORY of Chatsworth, Georgia |
| Named after an old fortified castle in
England Chatsworth is county seat Was incorporated in 1906 |
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| Chatsworth City Hall | Chatsworth Depot |
| Tracks for L&N Railroad laid through
Murray County, 1905 Because of the Georgia Talc Company’s location, a train depot was built The town of Chatsworth was founded as a railroad station 1906 By 1970’s the Chatsworth Depot was only one still open in Murray County Restoration on depot began 1990 The depot now houses railroad memorabilia and a museum for the talc industry |
| Chief
Vann House State Historic Site Located at Intersection of Hwy 52 & 225 |
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CHIEF VANN HOUSE Built of locally made brick in 1804, this house, the finest in the Cherokee Nation, was the home of a Town Chief, James Vann, son of a Scotch trader, Clement Vann, and his wife, a Cherokee chieftain's daughter. Around his home were several of his business ventures and many acres of land tilled by his slaves, sponsor of Spring Place Mission, shrewd, amiable, but violent James Vann shot his brother-in-law in 1808 and, in accordance with tribal law, was killed by relatives in 1809. |
| His son, Joseph (Rich Joe) Vann (1798
- 1844), inherited this estate, increasing his wealth and influence of
the Vanns. When expelled in early 1834, Joseph Vann fled to Tennessee
and settled, finally, at Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Racing his steamboat, The
Lucy Walker on the Ohio River, he died when the overheated boiler exploded
near Louisville, Kentucky, in October, 1844.
A tempting prize to white men, The Vann House was the scene of a bloody battle between rival claimants in 1834. Deteriorating since, it was purchased in 1932 by a group of public-spirited citizens of Atlanta, Chatsworth and Dalton, and deeded to the Georgia Historical Commission. Restored to its original grandeur, it is a monument to the culture of the Cherokee. |
| CHIEF VANN HOUSE Built by Cherokee Chief James Vann 1804 Decorated with Cherokee hand carvings Only mansion in America built by an American Indian Was first brick home in North Georgia James Vann was a wealthy mixed-blood Cherokee Vann contributed much to the education of Cherokee leaders Brought in Moravian missionaries and supported Christianity Vann had three wives and five children He was killed for having shot his brother-in-law during duel, 1809 Vann’s son inherited the house President James Monroe visited the home 1819 The son violated state law by hiring a white man to work for him Government seized his property and house Property awarded to a white land lottery winner 1834 Listed on National Register Home restored 1958 Now operated by Georgia Department of Natural Resources Features a museum inside house Picnic areas |
| Collector’s
United Museum 711 S Third Av |
World’s largest collection of Madame
Alexander Dolls Over 2,000 on display Also features rag dolls, compos, marionettes, and ice capades Plants and flowers available in gift shop Free admission |
| Murray County
Courthouse Doric styled structure Listed on National Register of Historic Places |
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| Old Murray County High School Building | Stone building erected by WPA labor during the depression |
| Spring Place Mission Historic Sign |
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SPRINGPLACE MISSION Southward from this spot stood this famous mission, founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, North Carolina. The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833, and added much to their remarkable advancement. Here were taught many leaders of the Cherokee Nation. One was Elias Boudinot, later editor of "The Cherokee Phoenix." The work, begun here was not abandoned with the forced removal of the Cherokees, but was transferred to New Springplace, in Oklahoma. |
| Wright Hotel 201 E Market St |
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| Located on corner of Market St and
Second Av Built as a spa near the rail line 1908-09 Visitors came to drink mineral waters and enjoy home cooked meals Structure originally built by Thomas Monroe Wright Wright was an architect and builder Brick plant rented for a whole year during construction of hotel A ten foot foundation was built to support building House covers about ½ acre Servants’ quarters and pump house originally on northeast corner of lot Hotel ceased operation 1962 Facility re-opened on limited basis 1968 Site donated to the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society, 1986 Listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1981 Museum area located on third floor Admission by appointment |
| HOMES of Chatsworth, Georgia |
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| CHURCHES of Chatsworth, Georgia |
| Spring Place United
Methodist Church
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Located on Elm
Street in Spring Place Was originally an Indian mission built 1830 Mission destroyed by fire 1851 Rebuilt by the Methodists 1875 |
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used for weddings and other events Congregation moved to a new church 1976 Murray County Historical Society sponsored restoration The site is oldest church and public building in use in Murray County |
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| Chatsworth Post Office |
Murray County Library Contains 36,000 volumes |
| PARKS in Chatsworth, Georgia |
| Chatsworth-Murray County Parks & Recreation Department |
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Ball fields -- Basketball courts --
Playground Recreation center building-- Swimming pool Tennis courts |
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| E D Bridges Aquatic
Center Swimming pool |
Jaycee Athletic Field Ball fields |
| SISTER CITIES |
| To follow are sister cities across the United States with the same name as this city: |
| Chatsworth | California | 91311 |
| Chatsworth | Iowa | 51011 |
| Chatsworth | Illinois | 60921 |
| Chatsworth | New Jersey | 08019 |
| SPECIAL DAYS in Chatsworth, Georgia |
| North Georgia International Horse Trials | Held April and October Hosted by the Bouckaert Farm in Chatsworth Is a three day event Features dressage competition, stadium jumping, and cross country race |
| Blackberry Festival | Held in May |
| Chief Vann House Days | Held in July At Chief Vann House State Historic Site |
| Professional Rodeo | Held in August |
| Red Carpet Championship Mule-Draft & Horse Frolic Show | Held first weekend in October At the Murray County Saddle Club Parade, wagon show, and mule-pulling |
| Red and Gold Leaf Festival | Held second weekend in November Features arts, crafts, entertainment, and fool |
| Moravian Christmas | Held in December At Chief Vann House State Historic Site |
| STATISTICS for Chatsworth, GEORGIA |
| POPULATION of CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA |
| 1950 | 1214 | 1980 | 2493 |
| 1960 | 1184 | 1990 | 2865 |
| 1970 | 2706 | 1994 | 3289 |
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