Historical Marker

The Christmas Tree House

Elberton · Elbert County

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The Story

Built in the 1850s by German immigrant George Loehr, this home is credited with introducing the candle-lit Christmas tree to Elberton, a tradition that quickly spread across Georgia.

About this site

The Christmas Tree House is a historical marker in Elberton, Elbert County. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Elbert County, among 78 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.1077, -82.8615 near Elberton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Elberton Granite Bicentennial Memorial Fountain (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Elbert County, Old Post Road, and Elbert County Courthouse.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.1077, -82.8615 · Elberton, Elbert County

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