Where the Tallulah River made its magnificent drop into Tallulah Gorge, travelers made this area into a destination known far and wide as one of the most beautiful areas of the Eastern United States. The coming of the railroad in the late 19th century made this town a more accessible tourist mecca. Rufus Lafayette Moss, one of the men responsible for bringing the railroad to town, was also one of the founding commissioners of Tallulah Falls when it was first incorporated in 1885. Click thumbnails to enlarge and read more information about each image.