Hart County Real Estate
Hart County may be small, but it has big charm! Home to rural wooded neighborhoods and sunny waterfront houses, this area has a lot of small-town appeal. It’s also just 1 hour from Greenville, SC, and 2 hours from Atlanta. Convenient to I-85 and Lake Hartwell, Hart County is a great place to call home if you’re looking for a quiet and relaxed lifestyle with plenty of fun activities just an arm’s reach away.
History
Named for Nancy Hart, a patriotic settler who drove British soldiers and supporters out of the area during the Revolutionary War, Hart County is the only county in Georgia named after a woman. Before it was established as a county of the state in 1853, it was Cherokee Indian territory. Many Native American artifacts and burial mounds have been preserved and the most notable in the area is the “Center of the World” monument. This historical monument just south of the town of Hartwell signifies where the Native Americans would meet to trade with English settlers.
The settlers that came here were mainly farmers and plantation owners. They were attracted to the fertile untouched land surrounding the Tugaloo and Savannah Rivers. After the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery, many spread out from the wetlands and developed farms. Agriculture is this area’s largest industry and is essential to its economic success.
Scenery
This small county of only 257 square miles with a population of 26,014 is tucked in beautiful northeast Georgia where you’ll find quiet wooded residencies, breathtaking neighborhoods on Lake Hartwell, scenic rural areas, rolling hills, and lovely purple and orange sunrises and sunsets.
This area also proudly claims an ideal climate. With mild winters and sunny summers by the water, the average annual temperature rests comfortably in the low to mid-70s. Lake Hartwell is a large and admired man-made reservoir teeming with natural beauty and wildlife. There are plenty of areas around the lake to explore whether you’re walking, biking, or boating.
Community
The boating and fishing communities are plentiful in Hart County, but there are also other small-town communities in the area that support family-owned businesses. Hartwell’s historic and charming downtown area offers unique shops and local restaurants that many regular customers frequent.
There is a bicycle racing event in Bowersville in the fall where all kinds of people show up to compete on the elaborate Paynes Creek Trail System in the historic state park.
The small towns of Reed Creek and Eagle Grove are also tight-knit communities that welcome newcomers with warm hearts and open arms. There are over 100 property listings available ranging from charming historic houses to newer, modern homes. This area of small towns and rural foothill farmland beckons you to join and enjoy all the beauty and allure northeast Georgia has to offer.