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Summary for Royston, GA
Royston Georgia is located in the southeast corner of Franklin County and the southwest corner of Hart County at 34°17′8″N 83°6′35″W (34.285592, -83.109841). A small portion extends south into Madison County. U.S. Route 29 passes through the center of town, leading northeast 12 miles (19 km) to Hartwell and southwest 30 miles (48 km) to Athens. Georgia State Route 17 leads north from Royston 11 miles (18 km) to Lavonia and southeast 19 miles (31 km) to Elberton.
The railroad that runs through Royston was completed in 1878 and the city was incorporated in 1879. It was home to Tyrus Raymond Cobb whose home-run record in baseball is still remembered today. Cobb Memorial Hospital was built through his and his families efforts and became the Ty Cobb Healthcare System today. The Ty Cobb museum houses baseball history and visual accounts of the legendary baseball player as well as original works of art. Home to around 2,500 people it is this home-run hitter that causes the largest city in Franklin County to receive world-wide attention.
In the 1800’s Franklin Springs, just two miles down the road from Royston, was a popular travel spot with its beneficial mineral, sulphur, and freestone springs. By 1890 Franklin Springs’ resort had two hotels, a skating rink, two pavilions and about 15 private residences on about 87 acres. The reputation of Franklin Springs as a health resort was spreading, and people from Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta, towns in South Carolina and even as far south as New Orleans, were coming to derive benefit from its health-giving waters. Faith in the springs diminished as other health remedies became available. The Springview Hotel was offered for sale. On March 1, 1918, the property was sold to the Pentecostal Holiness Church. The former resort with natural springs, became the home of Franklin Springs Institute on January 1, 1919. It was later renamed Emmanuel College.
The beauty and history of Franklin County is remarkable. From Hartwell Lake to Victoria Bryant State Park and golf course it is easy to see why the early settlers staked their claim on this land. It is our heritage and tradition keeps Franklin County dear to our hearts, and may this slice of Georgia forever be on our minds.
Median rental price for rentals in Royston, GA in 2017 was $975, an increase of 26% compared to the same period in 2016.
Incorporated Date
January 1, 1879
Directions to Royston Georgia
From Atlanta, take I-85 North, take Exit 160 and take a right off the exit. Royston is 12 miles from I-85. From Greenville, SC, go Take a right and go through downtown Lavonia on Highway 17. Royston is about 12 miles from Lavonia on 17.
Royston Georgia & Nearby Cities
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