Batesville, Georgia
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Batesville is a mountain community situated at the intersection of modern Georgia
State Route 197
and 255
in the Northeast Georgia mountains of Habersham County
. Located at an elevation of 1706 feet above mean sea level, the climate in Batesville is pleasant in summer with occasional snow in the winter. Owing to the wide disparity of winter weather conditions in Habersham County, many public school students have a special affinity in their hearts for the tiny community. Often winter weather that makes Batesville's roads hazardous due to ice and snow delivers a sunny day's respite to students in the much milder southern portions of the county due to the county's single unified school district. A celebration of the local community's heritage and history is held in October of each year. The festivities center around the Sunburst Stables and feature local artisan's wares, historical re-enactments of pioneer mountain living, and folk culture. The settlement was originally named for the Soque River
that runs near town, and is home to the internationally known "Mark of the Potter" craft shop housed in an old gristmill on the river. The historic Batesville General Store serves the community as a hub of commercial activity as well as a favorite place to grab a bite while traveling the surrounding picturesque mountains.
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
State Route 197
Georgia State Route 197
State Route 197 passes through Habersham and Rabun Counties and its route takes it into the Chattahoochee National Forest. The highway starts south of Clarkesville and soon becomes very scenic. The route follows the Soque River before reaching the historic Batesville community...
and 255
Georgia State Route 255
State Route 255 is a state route located in Habersham and White counties in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The route crosses the Habersham/White County line three times. The highway starts east of Cleveland and ends in Batesville. In its central portion SR 255 has a overlap...
in the Northeast Georgia mountains of Habersham County
Habersham County, Georgia
Habersham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 15, 1818, and named for Colonel Joseph Habersham. As of 2000, the population was 35,902. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 42,272. Clarkesville is the county seat.Chartered in 1823, the...
. Located at an elevation of 1706 feet above mean sea level, the climate in Batesville is pleasant in summer with occasional snow in the winter. Owing to the wide disparity of winter weather conditions in Habersham County, many public school students have a special affinity in their hearts for the tiny community. Often winter weather that makes Batesville's roads hazardous due to ice and snow delivers a sunny day's respite to students in the much milder southern portions of the county due to the county's single unified school district. A celebration of the local community's heritage and history is held in October of each year. The festivities center around the Sunburst Stables and feature local artisan's wares, historical re-enactments of pioneer mountain living, and folk culture. The settlement was originally named for the Soque River
Soque River
The Soque River and its watershed are located entirely within the county boundaries of Habersham County in northeast Georgia. The Soque is a tributary of the Chattahoochee River. Portions of the river run along State Route 197.The highest point in the watershed occurs on Tray Mountain...
that runs near town, and is home to the internationally known "Mark of the Potter" craft shop housed in an old gristmill on the river. The historic Batesville General Store serves the community as a hub of commercial activity as well as a favorite place to grab a bite while traveling the surrounding picturesque mountains.