A range of the Appalachian Mountains extending from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia. It rises to 2,038.6 m (6,684 ft) at Mount Mitchell in the Black Mountains of western North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Mountains
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A range of the Appalachian Mountains extending from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia. It rises to 2,038.6 m (6,684 ft) at Mount Mitchell in the Black Mountains of western North Carolina.
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Blue Ridge, eastern range of the Appalachian Mts., extending south from S Pa. to N Ga.; highest mountains in the E United States. Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft (2,037 m) high, is the tallest peak. Beginning with a narrow ridge in the north, c.10 mi (16 km) wide, the range broadens toward the south, reaching a maximum width of 70 mi (113 km) in North Carolina. Receiving much rain, the region is heavily forested; wood is the area's chief resource. The Blue Ridge was a barrier to the pioneers' westward movement. Numerous gaps cross the ridge; the gap at Harpers Ferry, W.Va., was an important railroad traverse. Most of the people of the Blue Ridge live on small farms in sheltered valleys and retain traditional lifestyles and speech. Principal economic activities there include livestock raising, farming, tobacco growing, and lumber production. Commercial apple orchards are found in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Blue Ridge is a major East Coast recreation area noted for its resorts and scenery. The Appalachian Trail winds atop the range. Skyline Drive, Va., following the crest of the Blue Ridge in Shenandoah National Park, has many roadside lookouts. The Blue Ridge Parkway (see National Parks and Monuments, table), designed especially for motor recreation, links the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mts. national parks.
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Range of the Appalachian Mountains extending from southern Pennsylvania south to northern Georgia.
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| Blue Ridge, Georgia | |
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| Coordinates: 34°52′6″N 84°19′16″W / 34.86833°N 84.32111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fannin |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| - Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,210 |
| - Density | 550/sq mi (216.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 30513 |
| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-08928[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331197[2] |
Blue Ridge is a city in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,210 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Fannin County.[3]
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Geography
Blue Ridge is located at 34°52′6″N 84°19′16″W / 34.86833°N 84.32111°W (34.868344, -84.320991).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.6 km²), all of it land. Blue ridge is the physiographic region in the north east corner of georgia.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,210 people, 553 households, and 319 families residing in the city. The population density was 557.2 people per square mile (215.3/km²). There were 631 housing units at an average density of 290.6/sq mi (112.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 0.41% African American, 0.41% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.
There were 553 households out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,214, and the median income for a family was $35,259. Males had a median income of $25,859 versus $17,941 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,149. About 13.7% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over.
Tourism
Blue Ridge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Georgia. With key water features, such as Lake Blue Ridge and the Toccoa River, as well as being surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the southern tip of the Appalachian Trail, the area draws tourists and outdoorsmen from all over the United States and abroad.
Outdoor activities include fishing, kayaking, boating, tubing, swimming, hiking, camping and blueberry picking, to name a few. The downtown area of the city is populated with many quaint shops and antique stores. It also serves as host for several seasonal festivals.
Due to the diversity of activities and the breathtaking beauty of the region, many cabin rental companies have emerged to provide various levels of lodging and accommodations for visitors. Blue Ridge cabin rentals are relatively affordable and many offer lake or river access, breath-taking mountain views, and high-quality amenities that cater to those who want an upscale mountain experience, in the heart of the rugged mountain range. Prominent cabin rental companies include [Cabin Rentals of Georgia]http://www.cabin-rentals-of-georgia.com, Tica Cabin Rentals, and Premier, to name a few.
Notable Blue Ridge natives
Main category: People from Blue Ridge, Georgia
- Kirk Kirkpatrick, CEO MDS America, Executive
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
- Blue Ridge, Georgia is at coordinates 34°52′06″N 84°19′16″W / 34.868344°N 84.320991°WCoordinates: 34°52′06″N 84°19′16″W / 34.868344°N 84.320991°W
- Chamber of Commerce
- The News Observer
- Blue Ridge Georgia Chamber of Commerce
- Blue Ridge Webcam
- Blue Ridge Events
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