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Haralson County, the state's 113th county, is located in west central Georgia, on the border with Alabama, and covers 282 square miles. Created in 1856 from parts of Carroll and Polk counties, it was named after Hugh A. Haralson, a U.S. congressman and state legislator.

The Dahlonega gold vein, which runs through the region, attracted the first non-Indians to the area during the Georgia gold rush. Many of these people settled permanently.

Although at first Haralson County's economy revolved around gold mining, after the mines were depleted inhabitants made their living by farming, chiefly cotton, and harvesting the stands of lumber prevalent in the area.

Some residents, notably those in Tallapoosa, took advantage of the area's magnificent natural beauty, mineral springs, and the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s to encourage the tourist trade by developing hotels and resorts.

Today, Haralson County still boasts the same natural beauty and still encourages tourism. Browse the rest of our website to find out why you should visit Haralson County!