Apple Ancestry

Included you will find the first-ever history of Georgia's thriving apple business. A multi-million dollar industry, Ellijay has benefited greatly from the rise of agritourism. This book explores the reasons for this shift, as well as answering many of your questions about your visit to Highway 52 AKA "Apple Alley." Using archival material, newspapers, and interviews with each and every apple house in Gilmer County, you will find each orchard's individual story and how they fit into this "fall phenomenon." Also included are the histories of Georgia's major apple founders, such as professor-turned-farmer Charles Mercer Snelling. "Apple Ancestry: The Rise of a Fall Phenomenon" is your go-to guide for understanding North Georgia's apples, agritourism, and local history.