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Rabun County Rabun County was created in 1819 from the cession of Cherokee Indian territory.
Georgia's 47th county was named for Governor William Rabun, the state's 11th
governor.
The county seat of Clayton was named for Judge Augustin S. Clayton, a
prominent jurist and congressman.
According to Indian legend, Rabun Bald Mountain is inhabited by fire-breathing
demon people. Campers and other visitors often report hearing strange sounds
throughout the night.
Tallulah Gorge is located in Rabun County and is 1,000 feet deep. The river
feeding its waterfall was diverted through a tunnel in the 1930s, when a power
plant was built there. The waterfall was recently reactivated, and is the
highest in the state.
Rabun County is bounded on the west by the mountain ridges of the Appalachian
Trail. The Tallulah River, which flows through Lakes Burton, Seed and Rabun to
join the Tugaloo River, forms a central pass through the mountains. This, and
surrounding areas, were ruled by Chief Attakullakulla, "Little Carpenter," who
mediated early conflicts between the Cherokee Indians and the white
settlers.
Sky Valley, now incorporated, was formerly a resort development. To get to
this city, visitors must first drive to North Carolina and enter from the
north.