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Ramsey Creek Falls

Beautiful 40ft. cascade over large boulders where Ramsey Creek and Chauga River meet. The falls is located inside Chau Ram County Park where a $3 parking fee applies. Lower parking lot provides roadside viewing. Good wading pond at foot of falls. Excellent swimming just a short, easy walk from the falls on well-marked and partially paved trail. Great place to camp and picnic. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.68171 W 083.14542
photo of Retreat Rosenwald School

Retreat Rosenwald School

Also known as Retreat Colored School, this was one of 10 Rosenwald schools in Oconee County. It is the only one still in existence. The three-room school served rural African-American children from 1924-1950. It was partially funded by the national Rosenwald School Building program. In September 2011 the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has undergone renovation and is open for tours by appointment (864) 903-0547.
Close up of No Place Like Home mural

No Place Like Home

Adapted from architectural rendering by Jennie M Harrison. Representatives of each branch of service honoring ALL veterans and their loved ones. Mason Venedam-saying goodbye to his father before deployment; Lawrence Schneider, Machine Gunner, US Marines in WWII; Christian Venedam, US Navy in Operation Enduring Freedom; Olga Custodio, USAF Pilot-the first of Hispanic descent; La’Shanda R. Holmes, USCG Helicopter Pilot-the first African American Woman; Oscar Primm, US Army in WWII.

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