Formed from part of Union County and also Cherokee County, Gilmer County, Georgia is the eighty fourth county in the state. Founded in 1832 and named after George Rockingham Gilmer, who was president of Georgia twice and also a member of congress, not to mention the state legislator, Gilmer County has a population of only 23,000, spread over 439 square miles; the distribution makes it one of the least densely populated parts of state.

Indian roots are deep in the culture of Gilmer County, Georgia to such an extent that the County Seat, Ellijay translates to ‘Earth green here’ in native Indian. Spread around the Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Gilmer County, Georgia is a nature lover’s paradise. Half the county is located in the Chattahoochee National Park and as such is protected from development by the federal government.

Unimaginably picturesque there are many lakes, rivers and an equally impressive range of wildlife and flora throughout Gilmer County, Georgia. With so much nature opportunities for hiking and camping are plentiful in the county. Capturing the delights of all four seasons Gilmer County is never short of a white Christmas or a mild spring. Pleasant and undeveloped Gilmer County, Georgia is a perfect place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of today’s fast paced world.