Cornelia, Georgia: Big Red Apple
Georgia as a whole may be known for its prized produce: the peach.
But in and around Cornelia, the apple is the fruit of choice. The
town's most prominent landmark, a giant, red apple, makes that perfectly
clear.
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Cornelia is located about an hour northeast of
Atlanta. From Atlanta, take I-985. At Gainesville
the road loses its Interstate status, but continues to move
quickly to the northeast as US 23. Watch for the Level
Grove Road exit, which will take you into downtown Cornelia. |
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Cornelia's Big Red Apple stands on a pedestal, next to the town's old
train station, which now serves as a visitor's center.
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Cornelia's Big Red Apple was made in 1925.
Beneath its red skin is steel and concrete, weighing in at 5,200
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Across the street from the train depot and red apple, you'll find a few
storefronts. Some were under repair and renovation during my visit
in 2006, so maybe more development is on the way.
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