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Historical Attractions

The Reece Farm

Experience early 20th century Appalachian farm life! Petting farm, fruit and vegetable production, restored barns, corn crib, chicken house, smokehouse, spring house.  The Reece Farm is located at 8552 Gainesville Highway, Blairsville, GA (706) 745-2034


Historic Courthouse & Mountain Life Museums

The Old Courthouse Museum has a wide range of exhibits and information pertaining to the history of Union County.  The Mountain Life Museum, located one block south of the Old Courthouse, consists of several historic buildings: the Mock House and the Civil War-era Payne Cabin, barn, corn-crib and smithy.  These historic structures are maintained by the Union County Historical Society.


The Hunter-England Cabin

The oldest cabin in Union County, it was built by John Hunter between 1832-1834.  The historic cabin is now on display at the Union County Farmers Market located at 148 Old Smokey Rd, Blairsville.


Choestoe School House

Many notable Georgians, including two state Supreme Court justices, began their education in this one-room schoolhouse. The refurbished wood structure now houses photos, old school desks and other historic relics.  The old Choestoe School House is available for rent and is located at 1034 Collins Rd., Blairsville GA.

Announcements
OFFICIAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Union County Courthouse, 65 Courthouse Street, Blairsville, Georgia. MEETING AGENDA.

The purpose of this hearing will be for Union County to provide information and answer questions regarding the proposed revisions to the following Union County Code of Ordinances:

1. Chapter 60, Short-term Rentals
2. Chapter 10, Article III, Alcoholic Beverages
3. Chapter 18, Article IV, Div.2, Section 18-105

Copies of the proposed revisions are available on the Union County website at www.unioncountyga.gov, in the Union County Commissioner’s Office, and the Union County Clerk of Court’s Office. Please send your comments via regular mail to 65 Courthouse St., Box 1, Blairsville, GA 30512 or via email to uccommissioner@uniongov.com.