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.

Pre-1820
Land of the Cherokee
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1820s
First Europeans Arrive
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1879-1880
Pine Terrace is Built
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1885
The Town of Tallulah Falls is Incorporated
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1911
Tallulah Falls Conservation Association Formed
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1912
Original Depot Burns - Dam Project Begins
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1921
The "Great Fire"
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1937
Cliff House Burns
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1946
TFRR Ends Passenger Service
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1961
TFRR Makes Final Journey
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1992
TGSP Established
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