Course Instructors Jerry A. Taylor, Towns County Historian and
Course Fee $25.00
Jerry Taylor, Towns County’s official historian, will lead this class sharing interesting tidbits of Towns County history. Topics covered will include an overview of Towns County history, local Cherokee place names, the coming of Lake Chatuge, prominent citizens of Towns County, and educational history highlighting Hiawassee Academy and Young Harris College, and a bit of cultural history of our mountain area.
Jerry Taylor is a native of Towns County, having lived in the shadow of Brasstown Bald all his life. He graduated from Towns County High School and YHC. He holds degrees from UGA, North Georgia College and University and Lincoln Memorial University. Jerry is retired after 32 years as a teacher at Towns County High School. He is a member of the Historical Society and is Towns County’s official historian. His home, known as the “The Organ Loft,” features his collection of antique reed organs.
862 Main St, Young Harris
706.379.5194
icl@yhc.edu
Mailing Address:P. O. Box 134
Young Harris, GA 30582
