Points of Interest
Nicknamed "The First Mountain City," Jasper is located 50 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Several local attractions draw the interest of sightseers annually. The Tate House which was built by local marble baron Sam Tate in the 1920s, and sits adjacent to the current Tate Elementary. The Tate House and Tate Elementary are actually located in unincorporated Tate, GA which is located just south of Jasper, GA. Standing on an old Cherokee place of worship, the historic Woodbridge Inn is famous for its menu options and its lodging. Jasper is located near several large acreage mountain neighborhoods such as Big Canoe, Bent Tree, and the Preserve at Sharp Mountain .
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