Jefferson, Georgia

Jefferson, Georgia is located about an hour’s drive Northeast of Atlanta and is convenient to Athens. The town of Jefferson is a quiet family friendly town where you can enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You will find quiet city parks, quaint shops and stores, diners serving up Southern cuisine at it its best and friendly folks happy to help you. It is also where Dr. Crawford W. Long’ first used ether for surgery in 1842. Places to check out are:

• Crawford W. Long Medical Museum-Here you can learn about Dr. Long’s life, his study of medicine and his contributions to modern medicine


• Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm- Learn about farming, both past and present, see the grist mill, the main residence and the one room school house to get a glimpse into the days gone by.


• Church-Waddle- Brumby House-This is a restored Federal style home from the 1820s.