Do you ever dream about going back to simpler days? Whether you’re an “old soul” but young in years or you remember days long gone before the time of smartphones and Internet, we all feel a bit of nostalgia at times. The modern world is great, but it can be exhausting to have all the world’s knowledge at our fingertips! Next time you’re daydreaming of the past, we’ve got plenty of great historic towns in Georgia that will make you feel like you entered a time machine. Sure, we might not really be going back in time, but walking down a town’s Main Street and admiring all the old historic architecture certainly feels like we could be. One of our favorite small towns in Georgia is Hartwell. This little city is the county seat of Hart County in the northeast portion of the state and has a population of around 4,500 people.

Hart County is the only county in Georgia named after a woman, and the city of Hartwell shares the county's namesake. Both are named after Nancy Morgan Hart, a Revolutionary War hero.
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It's thought that much of Nancy Morgan Hart's supposed life is actually folklore. She was a housewife who was said to have killed several British soldiers during the war.
In total, Hartwell spans about five square miles in area. It's not far from the South Carolina border and is also close to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
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The city's historic downtown area has a number of charming boutique shops. It's such a delight to stroll through a historic small town like this.
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Just walking through the city and admiring the beautiful historic homes is a lovely past time. There's a lot of interesting architecture in Hartwell!
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Golfers will be delighted with the city, which is home to Cateechee, one of the top-rated golf courses in Northeast Georgia.
Cateechee, 140 Cateechee Trail, Hartwell, GA 30643, USA
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The city shares its name with Lake Hartwell, which is just a few short miles away and one of the most popular recreational lakes in the region.
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Have you ever visited Hartwell, GA? Share your favorite attractions in the comments!

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