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This mountain was named for John Davenport, who settled the area in 1838 and built a large log house over its peak. The old homestead stood until 1942, when it was cleared for the rising waters of Nottely Lake.
Historical Marker
Davenport Mountain
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About this site
Davenport Mountain is a historical marker in Blairsville, Union County, erected in 1954. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Union County, among 101 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 34.9405, -84.1124 near Blairsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mount Zion Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mount Olivet Cemetery, Zion Hill Cemetery, and Bethany Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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