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  • Big Canoe's Covered Bridge
    Big Canoe's Covered Bridge
    The first known inhabitants of this area were the Paleo Indians who lived here some 4,000 years ago. They left behind a curious set of rock mounds which can still be seen in a 50-acre area of Big Canoe called Indian Rocks Park, near Lake Petit.
  • The Cherokee Indians occupied the area until relocated to Oklahoma in the 1830s - about the time of America's first gold rush in nearby Dahlonega.
  • Rich deposits of marble were discovered in the area during the 1800s and local marble was in fact used to build the Lincoln Memorial. This valuable stone is still mined in nearby Marble Hill and Tate.
  • Colonel Sam Tate purchased the land that is now Big Canoe in the late 1800s. Known as "The Marble King", Tate supported a community effort to build schools and other improvements in the North Georgia Mountains. The Wolfscratch School operated in the building now housing Big Canoe's tennis pro shop, and the two large chimneys located in the village are remnants of a house built in 1913 for the school's teachers.
  • In 1972, Tom Cousins of Cousins Properties in Atlanta and the Sea Pines Corporation of Hilton Head began joint development of the Big Canoe that exists today. The name Big Canoe was chosen as a way of celebrating the area's rich Indian heritage.
  • In 1987, the Byrne Corporation assumed responsibility for the development of Big Canoe, and the expansion of Tom Cousin's original vision. In 1997, Greenwood Development (Hilton Head) partnered with the Byrne Corporation to ensure that Big Canoe would continue as one of the Southeast's premier mountain communities.

Linda Travis & Associates Realtors, Inc. is not connected with Big Canoe, LLC and does not represent itself as the developer in any way.
 

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Big Canoe Facts

Geography: Big Canoe encompasses more than 7500 gated acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just one hour north of Atlanta.

Lakes: Three lakes for boating, fishing and swimming. Pontoon boats, canoes and sailboats only - no combustion engines.

Golf: 27 holes of championship golf designed by Joe Lee.

Tennis: Eight outdoor courts (six clay/two hard surface) and two indoor courts - all lighted.

Fitness Center: 20,000 square foot facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment, indoor lap pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, aerobic center, racquetball court, locker rooms, juice bar, physical therapy and massage facilities.

Swimming: Two Swim Clubs, both with dedicated kiddie areas and picnic areas; swim lake with canoes and paddle boats; natural rock slide.

Chapel: Non-denominational Chapel offers two Sunday services, Bible Study, and numerous other activities.

Roads: 85+ miles of paved, private roads within Big Canoe's gates.
Utilities: Underground. Cable and high-speed Internet service available.

24-Hour Security.

Additional Amenities include fishing, hiking and jeep trails, organized children’s sports.

Multiple Eateries within the community and just outside the Gates.

Wildwood Christian Academy (K-7) open in Fall 2003 just outside Main Gate.