Lake Rabun Lakemont, Georgia-Rabun Co
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Sprinterman
N 34° 46.174 W 083° 26.125
17S E 277119 N 3850191
At Lakemont on Lake Rabun Rd south of Old 441
Waymark Code: WM76E9
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2009
Views: 5
This is a 2 sided marker:
Side 1
The Lake Rabun Association, first chartered in 1928, emphasizes property security and water safety; and sponsors events which foster community spirit- wooden boat parades, flea markets, home tours, golf tournaments, and Thanksgiving gatherings. The Clayton United Methodist Church began a flotilla `Boat Church` ministry in 1972. A college scholarship fund for Rabun County students was established in 1987. Georgia`s first inland marine volunteer fire station operates on the lake with equipment provided by the Lake Rabun Association.
Erected by the Lake Rabun Association 1986
Side 2
Built at the foot of one of the longest and deepest valleys in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Rabun began filling in May 1915 to form a reservoir of over ten million gallons covering 834 acres with a normal water level of 1690 feet above mean sea level. It was the first of six power producing lakes developed by Georgia Railway and Power Company on the Tallulah and Tugalo rivers. As a Georgia source and a water supply for local communities; while providing recreational activities for all interested.
Erected by the Lake Rabun Association 1986
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: None
Date: 1986
Sponsor: Lake Rabun Association
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