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Georgia's Two-Hundred-Year Border War RoadyGoat

1818

Georgia and Tennessee have been fighting over one mile of dirt for more than two hundred years, and the reason is water. When Tennessee was admitted in 1796, Congress set its southern border at the 35th parallel. In 1818, survey teams from both states set out to mark the line. Their instruments were bad. One Georgia surveyor reportedly asked the governor for better equipment and was denied. Both teams placed the line approximately one mile south of the true 35th parallel. This became the Nickajack line. That one-mile error matters enormously because the actual 35th parallel crosses the Tennessee River. If the border were corrected northward, Georgia would gain a sliver of access to the Tennessee River at Nickajack Lake, a potential water supply lifeline for metro Atlanta, a city perpetually running out of water. Georgia has tried to move the border at least twelve times: in the 1890s, 1905, 1915, 1922, 1941, 1947, 1971, and again in 2008 during a severe drought. The Georgia legislature has passed multiple resolutions directing the governor to pursue the claim in the Supreme Court. Tennessee has never budged. One mile. Two centuries. Billions of gallons of water. The survey error that a better compass would have prevented is now the most contested state border in America.

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1932

From a sandstone outcrop on the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain, a painted compass rose points out seven states: Tennessee a quarter mile north, Alabama twenty-five miles to the west, then arrows reaching into Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia. The claim has been disputed for nearly a century. In 2015 a meteorologist ran the sight lines and argued that on the very clearest day you might see five. Rock City has never budged. Garnet and Frieda Carter opened the garden in 1932 at the bottom of the Depression and needed people to drive up the mountain, so in 1935 Frieda hired a young sign painter named Clark Byers to letter See Rock City on the roof of any barn whose farmer would let him. He covered more than nine hundred barns across nineteen states in a black Ford, paid forty dollars a month and free roof paint, and kept at it until a power line knocked him off a ladder in 1969. The cliff itself is Lover's Leap, the spot in Cherokee legend where a princess named Nacoochee threw herself after her Choctaw lover Sautee was killed by her own tribe. Stand at the marker on a clear morning before the haze sets in and whatever number of states you count, you can see that they all just blur into the same green.

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From Choo Choo to Gig City RoadyGoat

Chattanooga has reinvented itself twice over. Looming over downtown is Lookout Mountain, climbed by the Incline Railway, a funicular opened in 1895 with a maximum grade near 73 percent, among the steepest passenger railways anywhere. Then came the modern twist: in 2010 the city-owned utility EPB lit up one of the first community-wide gigabit fiber internet networks in the country, earning Chattanooga the nickname 'Gig City' and a reputation as an unlikely tech hotspot. A river town between the mountains that went from steam whistles to fiber optics, Chattanooga keeps finding new ways to move fast.

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Chickamauga Battlefield

1863

Site of the bloodiest two-day battle of the Civil War, fought September 19-20, 1863, with over 34,000 total casualties.

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Lookout Mountain - Point Park

1863

On November 24, 1863, Union forces under General Joseph Hooker fought Confederate troops on the slopes of Lookout Mountain in fog so thick it became known as the Battle Above the Clouds.

3.8 mi away

Ruby Falls

1928

A 145-foot underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain, discovered in 1928 and now the tallest publicly accessible underground waterfall in the United States.

3.9 mi away

Chickamauga Dam - TVA

1936

Chickamauga Dam, completed in 1940, was one of the major Tennessee Valley Authority projects that electrified the rural South and transformed the Tennessee River system.

9.2 mi away

Red Clay State Historic Park

1832

Red Clay served as the last seat of Cherokee national government from 1832 to 1838, before the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears.

19.2 mi away

Things to Do in Rossville

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See Seven States at Lover's Leap

From a sandstone outcrop on the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain a painted compass rose points out seven states: Tennessee a quarter mile north, Alabama…

nature 3.9 mi away

Ruby Falls

A 145-foot underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain. Discovered in 1928.

Everything Near Rossville

39 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

John Ross House (Rossville, Georgia) · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand here and you're near the home of a man who fought tirelessly to save his people's land. This is the John Ross House. John Ross, also known as Kooweskoowe, served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for…
St. Elmo Historic District (Chattanooga, Tennessee) · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time in this charming neighborhood at the base of Lookout Mountain. St. Elmo wasn't always called that; for a brief period it was known as Lookout Town. Originally at the crossroads of two ancient Indian…
Georgia's Two-Hundred-Year Border War · 1.4 mi
Georgia and Tennessee have been fighting over one mile of dirt for more than two hundred years, and the reason is water. When Tennessee was admitted in 1796, Congress set its southern border at the 35th parallel. In…
Ferger Place Historic District · 2.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine living in a brand new, exclusive neighborhood. That's what Ferger Place was in 1910. Two brothers, J. Fred and J. Herman Ferger, wealthy investors, developed this 240-acre area on the outskirts of Chattanooga.…
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park · 3.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Feel the echoes of cannons and the weight of history in this quiet landscape, where the fate of the Union once hung in the balance. In September 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga raged here, a brutal clash between…
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway · 3.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready for a ride! You're near the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, one of the steepest passenger railways in the world. Construction began in 1886, and the railway officially opened on November 16, 1895. It was…
Highland Park, Chattanooga · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Once a small city, this Chattanooga neighborhood offers a glimpse into the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Highland Park, now a neighborhood within Chattanooga, was once its own incorporated city. Founded between…
Chattanooga National Cemetery · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment and pay your respects. This is Chattanooga National Cemetery, a place of honor and remembrance. Established in 1863 during the Civil War, it became the final resting place for Union soldiers who…
See Seven States at Lover's Leap · 3.8 mi
From a sandstone outcrop on the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain, a painted compass rose points out seven states: Tennessee a quarter mile north, Alabama twenty-five miles to the west, then arrows reaching into Georgia,…
Chickamauga Battlefield · 3.8 mi · Historical Marker
Site of the bloodiest two-day battle of the Civil War, fought September 19-20, 1863, with over 34,000 total casualties.
Lookout Mountain - Point Park · 3.8 mi · Historical Marker
On November 24, 1863, Union forces under General Joseph Hooker fought Confederate troops on the slopes of Lookout Mountain in fog so thick it became known as the Battle Above the Clouds.
Ruby Falls · 3.9 mi · Historical Marker
A 145-foot underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain, discovered in 1928 and now the tallest publicly accessible underground waterfall in the United States.

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Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel · 3.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
All aboard for a trip back in time! This grand building, now The Hotel Chalet, was once Chattanooga's bustling Terminal Station, the heart of the Southern Railway. The station opened in 1909, connecting Chattanooga to…
Wauhatchie Pike · 3.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're driving along a road with a name echoing through time: Wauhatchie Pike. This wasn't always just a road; it was a strategic artery during the Civil War. The Wauhatchie Pike was named for the Cherokee chieftain,…
Ruby Falls · 3.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to descend into a hidden world! Ruby Falls isn't just a pretty waterfall; it's a testament to perseverance and discovery deep within Lookout Mountain. In 1928, Leo Lambert and a team were drilling an elevator…
Ruby Falls · 3.9 mi · Things to Do
A 145-foot underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain. Discovered in 1928.
From Choo Choo to Gig City · 4.5 mi
Chattanooga has reinvented itself twice over. Looming over downtown is Lookout Mountain, climbed by the Incline Railway, a funicular opened in 1895 with a maximum grade near 73 percent, among the steepest passenger…
Chattanooga, TN · 4.5 mi
Chattanooga is a community in TN.
Brainerd Mission · 4.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Take a moment to consider the stories held in this quiet cemetery; it marks the location of the former Brainerd Mission. Established in 1817 by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, the Brainerd…
The Read House Hotel · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This gorgeous hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, but it's best known for a notorious guest and a lingering legend. The Read House Hotel, originally established in 1872, rebuilt its main building in 1926.…
Moccasin Bend · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine living in the same place, generation after generation, for over 10,000 years. That's the story of Moccasin Bend. For millennia, Native Americans called this bend in the Tennessee River home. Archeological…
Tivoli Theatre (Chattanooga, Tennessee) · 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Known as the "Jewel of the South," this historic theater has hosted countless performances since 1921. Built at a cost of $750,000, the Tivoli Theatre opened on March 19, 1921. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp, a…
Ross's Landing · 5.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This is the somber site where the Cherokee Nation was forced to begin their devastating journey on the Trail of Tears. In 1838, Ross's Landing became a collection point for Cherokee people forcibly removed from their…
Hunter Museum of American Art · 5.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to feast your eyes on American art history, all housed within a building that's a work of art itself! The Hunter Museum of American Art started as a classical revival mansion built in 1904. Designed by Abram…
Seamour and Gerte Shavin House · 5.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it's like to live in a work of art? This house gives you a glimpse. It's the Seamour and Gerte Shavin House, one of only a handful of homes in Tennessee designed by the iconic architect Frank Lloyd…
Lookout Mountain Hotel · 5.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
They call it the 'Castle in the Clouds', and for a while, it was *the* place to be. The Lookout Mountain Hotel opened here on June 23, 1928, amidst a wave of tourism to this very mountain. Designed by architect R.H.…
Walnut Street Bridge (Chattanooga) · 5.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Once condemned, this remarkably long pedestrian bridge now connects downtown to North Chattanooga. Built in 1890, the Walnut Street Bridge was a vital connection, allowing people and goods to easily cross the Tennessee…
Market Street Bridge (Chattanooga) · 5.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to cross an icon! The Market Street Bridge, officially the John Ross Bridge, isn't just a way to get across the Tennessee River; it’s a piece of Chattanooga's history. Completed in 1917, this bridge connected…
Tennessee Valley Railroad 610 · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just any old train; it's one of the last steam locomotives built for the U.S. Army. It marks the tail end of an era. Built in 1952 by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton, this S160 class 2-8-0 "Consolidation" type steam…
Southern Railway 630 · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just some old train; it's a survivor from a time when steam ruled the rails. Southern Railway 630 was built way back in 1904. It's a Ks-1 class 2-8-0 “Consolidation” type steam locomotive, built by the…
Southern Railway 4501 · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This iron horse tells a story of Southern industry and the transition from steam to diesel. Southern Railway 4501 was built in 1911 to haul freight across the South. For decades, this Mikado-type steam locomotive pulled…
Lee and Gordon Mill · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a place that not only fed a community, but also rebuilt itself from the ashes of war. That's the story of Lee and Gordon Mill. Built in 1867 by James Gordon and John Lee, the mill replaced one destroyed during…
Gordon-Lee Mansion · 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This elegant mansion stands as a testament to Southern ambition, though its construction was plagued by delays. Imagine the frustration! Construction on what was then called the Gordon residence started around 1840. But…
Chickamauga Dam · 8.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out over the Tennessee River and imagine a time of widespread poverty and hardship; this dam is a monument to overcoming those dark days. In the 1930s, as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal, the Tennessee…
Chickamauga Dam - TVA · 9.2 mi · Historical Marker
Chickamauga Dam, completed in 1940, was one of the major Tennessee Valley Authority projects that electrified the rural South and transformed the Tennessee River system.
Marion Memorial Bridge · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Before you is a place that once connected communities across the Tennessee River. The Marion Memorial Bridge, built in 1929, served as a vital link for travelers along U.S. Route 41. This wasn't just any bridge. It was…
Chetoogeta Mountain Tunnel · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be amazed! Right here, nestled in the Georgia landscape, lies a testament to 19th-century ingenuity: the Chetoogeta Mountain Tunnel. Back in the 1840s, Georgia was determined to build its first state-owned…
Marsh-Warthen House · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a piece of Walker County history! This is the Marsh-Warthen House, a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture. Built around 1836, the house underwent several…
Red Clay State Historic Park · 19.2 mi · Historical Marker
Red Clay served as the last seat of Cherokee national government from 1832 to 1838, before the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears.

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Rossville

History of Rossville

Georgia's Two-Hundred-Year Border War RoadyGoat

See Seven States at Lover's Leap RoadyGoat

From Choo Choo to Gig City RoadyGoat

Chickamauga Battlefield

Lookout Mountain - Point Park

Ruby Falls

Chickamauga Dam - TVA

Red Clay State Historic Park

Things to Do in Rossville

Everything Near Rossville

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