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We are an active community theater troupe located at 95 Philadelphia Lane, in Jasper Georgia. Our theater is complete with presentation equipment, great acoustics, concessions, comfortable seating for over 100 guests, convenient parking right outside the door. We produce five stage productions annually, plus host other special events and productions through out the year. Come…

Situated on an enormous vein of marble is the historic Tate House. Built as a personal home by Colonel Sam Tate, land/baron, philanthropist and business tycoon. Passing the north of the mansion is the “Old Federal Road” where the Cherokee Indians lived until ordered off by the “Treaty of New Echota.” In 1834, this led…

The Tate Depot Train Society presents a track view tour of its HO scale model railroad. This model railroad was recently donated by a gracious contributor, and was moved to the Tate Georgia Depot by a group of dedicated model railroaders. The layout is available for public viewings and for children’s educational tours. 5151 Hwy…

The marble industry in Pickens County, Georgia owes its success to the perseverance of early settlers and entrepreneurs. From Henry T. Fitzsimmons, who recognized the value of high-quality marble, to the Tate family who acquired large tracts of land, the industry grew steadily. The founding of the Georgia Marble Company in 1884 marked a turning…

PACA was established to give support and assistance to existing arts and historic preservation organizations in Pickens County. With the encouragement and support of county government the Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance was formed in the summer of 2007 through a grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts. Pickens County has a rich and…

The Old Pickens County Jail (1906-1982) is Pickens County’s third jail. When constructed, the jail with its metal ceilings topped with poued concrete was considered escape-proof. Pauley Jail Building Co. of St. Louis furnished and installed the steel jail equipment. Local artisans completed the marble and brick exterior at a cost of $28,631. The marble…

The Kirby-Quinton cabin gives a glimpse of a Pioneer-like life in Pickens. We believe it was originally owned by a Cherokee who was “relocated” to Oklahoma in 1838. Credit for preserving the Quinton cabin belongs to Ed Jenkins, former 9th District Congressman. Credit for preserving the Quinton cabin belongs to Ed Jenkins, former 9th District…