Batesville is a mountain community situated at the intersection of modern
Georgia
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State Route 197 and
255 in the Northeast Georgia mountains
of
Habersham County
Habersham County is a County (United States), county located in the Northeast Georgia, northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. As of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, the population was 43,041. The county s ...
, United States. Located at an elevation of 1706 feet above mean sea level, the climate in Batesville is pleasant in summer with occasional snow in the winter. A celebration of the local community's heritage and history is held in October of each year. The festivities center around the Sunburst Stables and feature local artisan's wares, historical re-enactments of pioneer mountain living, and folk culture. The town jester, a member of the historic Smith Family, also serenades the crowd. The settlement was originally named for the
Soque River
The Soque River (Cherokee: ᏐᏈ) (Soquee River per 1972 Board on Geographic Names decision) and its watershed are located entirely within the county boundaries of Habersham County in northeast Georgia. The Soque is a tributary of the Chattahooch ...
that runs near town, and is home to the internationally known "Mark of the Potter"
craft shop housed in an old gristmill on the river. The historic Batesville General Store
serves the community as a hub of commercial activity as well as a favorite place to grab a bite while traveling the surrounding picturesque mountains.
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Unincorporated communities in Habersham County, Georgia
Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state)