Clarkesville at a glance
- CountyHabersham County (county seat)
- Population, 2020 Census1,911U.S. Census Bureau
- Elevation1,358 ftUSGS elevation at the town centre
- From downtown Atlantaabout 1 h 40 minby road, no traffic
What to know about Clarkesville
- Clarkesville was incorporated and selected as the Habersham County seat in 1823. Habersham County Government
- The City of Clarkesville was named for Revolutionary War General and Governor John C. Clarke. Habersham County Government
- Clarkesville is the county seat of Habersham County. Habersham County Government
- Downtown Clarkesville was designated a Historic Preservation District in 2020. City of Clarkesville
- Downtown Clarkesville runs along Washington Street from Louise Street to Mary Street, including the side roads in between. City of Clarkesville
- Being designated a Main Street City has brought scores of new businesses to Clarkesville, according to the city. City of Clarkesville
- The Historic Mauldin House museum in Clarkesville is a house built around 1880 that holds local history artifacts and stories. City of Clarkesville
- The Mauldin House museum includes an authentic millinery shop with more than 200 vintage hats. City of Clarkesville
- The Mountain Laurel Festival, the oldest festival of its type in Georgia, is held in May each year in Clarkesville and features fine artists and craftsmen. Habersham County Government
- Habersham County's major rivers are the Chattahoochee, Soque, Tugaloo and Tallulah. Habersham County Government
- Tallulah Gorge in Habersham County has drawn tourists since 1882, when visitors rode the rails through the Blue Ridge to see the "Niagara of the South." Habersham County Government
- Habersham County's Chattahoochee Mountain Fair opens with a Kids Farm and Fun Day where children see how farm animals live and work. Habersham County Government
- The Appalachian Trail crosses Habersham County at Young Lick Knob. Habersham County Government
- Habersham County lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the Appalachian range, in northeast Georgia. Habersham County Government
Coming up in Clarkesville
Shop Small Business Saturday
Organizer date for 2026Downtown Clarkesville's Small Business Saturday on Thanksgiving weekend, from the Main Street program's 2026 calendar. No hours are listed.
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Source: City of Clarkesville – 2026 Calendar of Events, checked 2026-10-19
Downtown Clarkesville Christmas and Habersham County Christmas Parade
Organizer date for 2026The City of Clarkesville hosts the 2026 Habersham County Christmas Parade together with its Downtown Clarkesville Christmas celebration. The city's homepage notice links the parade application; questions go to Yvonne Marinelli at 762-384-8739.
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Source: City of Clarkesville, checked 2026-10-19
Candlelight Christmas Walk
Organizer date for 2026A candlelight Christmas walk listed on Clarkesville Main Street's 2026 calendar of events. The calendar gives no time or location; contact the Main Street Director at 762-230-1962.
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Source: City of Clarkesville – 2026 Calendar of Events, checked 2026-10-19
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How far is Clarkesville?
Drive times by road
| Town | Atlanta | Alpharetta | Marietta | Lawrenceville | Athens | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkesville | about 1 h 40 min84 mi | about 1 h 33 min68 mi | about 1 h 50 min91 mi | about 1 h 15 min58 mi | about 1 h 10 min51 mi | about 3 h 16 min139 mi |
Computed 2026-10-19 with the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, town centre to town centre. free-flow driving time, no traffic
For the river that runs past Clarkesville, with access points and fishing seasons, read the Soque River Guide.
Towns near Clarkesville
Dates, times and rules can change. Each listing links the organizer or local government page it came from, with the date we checked it; confirm there before you go.
