Old Ruins to Explore in Franklin County

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Franklin County

Franklin County, located in the northwest corner of Georgia, is known as the Garden Spot of Georgia. With rolling hills and abundant forests, Franklin offers beauty and tranquility for residents and visitors alike. This area of Georgia has an agricultural heritage that continues to this day, with peanuts and peaches being some of the more popular commodities from the county. The people of Franklin take pride in their agricultural background, hosting an annual Peanut Festival to celebrate the reg

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Old Ruins to Explore in Franklin County

Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge

Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge, is an elegant reminder of a bygone era. Built in 1894, this single-span wooden bridge stands as one of the state’s oldest surviving covered bridges. The width of the bridge measures fifteen feet wide and sixty feet long and it is built over a small creek using rustic hand-hewn materials. In 1997 it was damaged by flooding in the area, but today it has been restored to its former condition with a fresh layer of siding and paint to keep it standing strong.

Map of Old Ruins to explore in Franklin County