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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Language
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English
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Middle School Teacher
Biographical Text
Vickey grew up in Fannin County, and now lives there and teaches math at the local middle school.
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Title
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Vicki Henry
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TPp8064nD1wP1z_qy21yke8mjfp-28J/view?usp=sharing">Oral History</a>
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Language
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English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1930
Birthplace
Rhine, Georgia
Occupation
Business Owner
Biographical Text
Though he grew up all over Georgia, Grady Bryson moved to Fannin County after marrying his wife. While there, he opened multiple businesses in downtown Blue Ridge throughout the 1960s-1970s.
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Grady Bryson
Source
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Oral History
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An account of the resource
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Language
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English
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Tennessee Copper Company Lab Tech, Head Start teacher
Biographical Text
Nancy grew up in Fannin County in the 1930s. When she returned from college at West Georgia, she began working at the mines as a lab technician. She married and raised her family in downtown Blue Ridge in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Nancy Elliot
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Fannin County
Occupation
Resource Officer at Fannin County Middle School
Biographical Text
Anthony has fond memories of growing up in Fannin County, Georgia. Though his family moved around a lot, he remembers spending most of his childhood in and around Epworth. In his interview, he discussed how land use in Fannin County has changed since he was a child.
Birth Date
1964
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Title
A name given to the resource
Anthony Walden
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1937
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Tennessee Copper Company
Biographical Text
William Patterson grew up on a dairy farm in Epworth, Georgia. Though both of his parents were from the area, he lived his first few years in Michigan where his father found work at a local factory. Though William spent some time in Michigan and Florida seeking out more opportunities, he returned to Fannin County where he worked at the Tennessee Copper Company.
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William Patterson
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ZcxazI0Kkat-z1uZDiQa8E8DaWFjQKL/view?usp=sharing">Oral History</a>
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Dublin Core
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1950
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Tennessee Copper Company
Biographical Text
Chuck's family lived in Coldwell, near what is now the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Though his family went into Coperhill for most provisions, he remembered visiting Blue Ridge to see movies and spend time at the local drive-in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Chuck Foster
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Rights
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1951
Occupation
Retail
Biographical Text
Betty Foster grew up on the East side of Fannin County. Her family lived in Morganton, but later moved to Hemptown.
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Title
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Betty Foster
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lmMitcHcxRy1yNFGQ0rxRpGAjHC8BI5T/view?usp=sharing">Oral History</a>
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Rights
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1964
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Teacher
Biographical Text
Though David grew up in Fannin County, Georgia, he left after college to seek out more opportunities for work. He always knew that he would return home someday, and moved back to Fannin County two years ago. He remains astonished by the changes to the small town where he grew up, but is glad to be closer to his family.
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Title
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David Queen
Source
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HmHUipBBTC4D8wuz6VQtVaN5UNFKGQXW/view?usp=sharing">Oral History</a>
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
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Rights
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1998
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Restaurant
Biographical Text
Bobby Whitley grew up in Blue Ridge where his mother worked in the local arts scene. He has found opportunity working in retail and in restaurants, allowing him to stay close to home.
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Bobby Whitley
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Title
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Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Building
Use
Commercial/Residential/Community/Industrial
Industrial
Original Use
Levi Strauss Factory
Current Use
Abandoned
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Title
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Levi Strauss
Subject
The topic of the resource
The Levi Strauss factory was one of many industrial centers that provided the town with employment.
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Title
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People
Description
An account of the resource
The people listed in this collection graciously contributed their knowledge to this site. Their stories and perspectives combine to generate a unique understanding of Fannin County's lived experience.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1943
Birthplace
Fannin County, Georgia
Occupation
Tennessee Copper Company
Biographical Text
Johnny Ray grew up in the Galloway section of Fannin County, situated almost half-way in between Blue Ridge and McCaysville on the eastern side of highway 5.
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Johnny Ray Queen
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8y6rnHMTFx82iXA4q6v-oCoNkgxsXms/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oral History</a>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
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Language
A language of the resource
English
Building
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Use
Commercial/Residential/Community/Industrial
Religious
Year of Construction
1900
Original Use
Church
Current Use
Vacant
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Colored Town
Description
An account of the resource
Many residents who grew up in Blue Ridge remembered the area of town that African Americans occupied as colored town, and not much else. Further investigation revealed a well kept cemetery. There was also a plaque dedicated to the school that operated there until 1964, and the Padgett's Chapel AME church. Padgett's Chapel was one of the historic buildings surveyed and added to <a href="https://www.gnahrgis.org/">GNAHRGIS</a>. The information listed below pertains to that specific structure.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
The earliest burial in the cemetery was in 1908, but the oldest person in the cemetery was born in 1868.
African American
Blue Ridge
cemetery
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Title
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Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
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Language
A language of the resource
English
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Masonic Lodge
Description
An account of the resource
Though one of the oldest buildings, this structure did not exist in the memory of many residents. The building has recently been replaced due to neglect.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
A language of the resource
English
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Blue Ridge Park
Description
An account of the resource
In the early 2000s, the local park was rather small with limited equipment. Bobby recalled that as the town grew, the park improved alongside it.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
A language of the resource
English
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Guided Map
Description
An account of the resource
Recently, the Blue Ridge Chamber of Commerce published a map of downtown Blue Ridge to help visitors find their way.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
A language of the resource
English
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Blue Ridge Brewery
Description
An account of the resource
The Blue Ridge Brewery, one of many new breweries in Blue Ridge, provides employment to locals like Bobby. One of the many changes brought on by the newer population includes the vote to allow alcohol in the town almost a decade ago.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
A language of the resource
English
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
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Title
A name given to the resource
McCaysville
Description
An account of the resource
In the mid-twentieth century, McCaysville served as an industrial and commercial center for Fannin County and surrounding areas, at times rivaling the popularity of Blue Ridge. In the 20th century, McCaysville is the lesser of the two towns in Fannin County. Many permanent residents who cannot afford the high prices of Blue Ridge live in McCaysville instead.
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Places
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English
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Downtown Blue Ridge
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Over the decades, downtown Blue Ridge gradually shifted from traditional Main Street to empty downtown, back to a crowded and successful commercial district.
Date
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2000s
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Places
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An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
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English
Oral History
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Multitudes Gallery
Description
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As part of the Blue Ridge art scene, Bobby Whitley's families have close ties to the owners of this gallery, managed by his own mother after she left the her job at the theater.
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Places
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An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
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English
Oral History
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E. Quinn's Booksellers
Description
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As the only bookstore in town, E. Quinn's serves the community's needs for new, used, and antique books. Narrator Bobby Whitley remembered visiting there often.
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Title
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Places
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An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
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<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
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English
Oral History
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Chocolate Express
Description
An account of the resource
Bobby Whitley had fond memories of the Chocolate Express, a store in downtown Blue Ridge that he visited on his scooter. It was also the first place where he got a job in adolescence.
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Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
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English
Oral History
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Community Theater
Description
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Narrator Bobby Whitley discussed how the owners of this theater moved their production company out of downtown around the early 2010s. Bobby associated this change with the overall growth of the town.
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Title
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Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
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English
Oral History
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Hampton Square
Description
An account of the resource
This historic building held a theater in the early 1990s. Narrator Bobby Whitley discussed its role in the early arts scene, as well as his own childhood.
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Places
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An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
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English
Oral History
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Seven Foot Hole
Description
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The Seven Foot Hole, fondly remembered by many generations of residents, was a swimming hole on Fighting Town Creek. Though privately owned, it served as an informal gathering place for youths on hot summer afternoons.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Places
Description
An account of the resource
The places represented on this site were prominent in people's memories of their lives in Blue Ridge and Fannin County.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<span>Reproduction of any materials on this website are not authorized outside of the federal definition of </span><a href="https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html">fair use</a><span>.</span>
Language
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English
Oral History
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Sky City
Description
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Sky City was one of the earliest retail developments outside of downtown Blue Ridge. Many people viewed this development as the beginning of Main Street's decline.