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Chief Vann House State Historic Site is a state historic site in Murray County, near Chatsworth. Hours: Thursday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults. Checked on its official page.
The 1804 brick home of Cherokee leader James Vann, seen only on guided tours that start at the top of each hour. The site tells the story of the Cherokee Nation in the decades before the Trail of Tears.
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Getting In
Admission: adults $7, youth $6, seniors $5.25. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Thursday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.What to Do
The official page lists Guided House Tour, Physicians Garden and Three-Sisters Garden.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoorsMake It a Day
Fort Mountain State Park is about 7 miles away. Coming up near here: Bigfoot Boogie 5K (Riverwalk Run Series) in McCaysville.
6 events within 30 mi
Chief Vann House State Historic Site Hours
Days of the week
- Historic Site: December-March closed on Sundays.
- The Vann House can only be viewed through guided tours, offered at the top of every hour. Last daily tour begins at 4 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.
- Historic SiteThursday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sundays1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- December-March closed on Sundays.
- The Vann House can only be viewed through guided tours, offered at the top of every hour. Last daily tour begins at 4 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What It Costs
- Adults (18–61)$7.00
- Youth (6–17)$6.00
- Seniors (62+)$5.25
Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $7.00; Seniors (62+): $5.25; Youth (6–17): $6.00; All rates are plus tax. Group rates available with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where It Is and How to Get in Touch
- Address82 Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, GA 30705
- CountyMurray (Northwest Georgia region)
- GPS34.76394, -84.82206 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site706-695-2598
- Official pagegastateparks.org/ChiefVannHouse
Dogs and Strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-695-2598) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Chief Vann House State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Visitor Center; Gift Shop; 12 Picnic Tables; Bus Parking.
Things to do: ½ Mile Nature Trail one-way; Guided House Tour; Physicians Garden – seasonal; 19th Century Cherokee Farmstead; 1920s Bradford Spring House; Three-Sisters Garden – seasonal; Former site of the 19th century Springplace Moravian mission and cemetery; Vann Kitchen/Workhouse Exhibit; Field Trips.
Events Coming Up Near Chief Vann House
State parks and historic sites
- 1Fort Mountain State Parkstate park7 mi
- 2Resaca Battlefield Historic Sitepartner site14 mi
- 3New Echota State Historic Sitestate historic site16 mi
- 4Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodgestate park36 mi
Events coming up
- 5Bigfoot Boogie 5K (Riverwalk Run Series)McCaysville30 mi
- 6Downtown Dalton Christmas Tree LightingDalton8 mi
- 7Merry Mountain TownEllijay20 mi
- 8Light Up Blue Ridge and Christmas ParadeBlue Ridge29 mi
- 9Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special RidesBlue Ridge29 mi
- 10Snowman Spectacular (Calhoun)Calhoun19 mi
Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.
- Nov 14Bigfoot Boogie 5K (Riverwalk Run Series), McCaysville (about 30 miles away, from $45)
- Nov 27Downtown Dalton Christmas Tree Lighting, Dalton (about 8 miles away)
- Nov 27Merry Mountain Town, Ellijay (about 20 miles away)
- Nov 27 – Nov 28Light Up Blue Ridge and Christmas Parade, Blue Ridge (about 29 miles away)
- Nov 27 – Dec 24Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special Rides, Blue Ridge (about 29 miles away)
- Dec 4 – Dec 13Snowman Spectacular (Calhoun), Calhoun (about 19 miles away)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby State Parks and Historic Sites
- Fort Mountain State Park (state park, Murray County), about 7 miles away
- Resaca Battlefield Historic Site (partner site, Gordon County), about 14 miles away
- New Echota State Historic Site (state historic site, Gordon County), about 16 miles away
- Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge (state park, Dawson County), about 36 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Northwest Georgia state parks and historic sites: costs and hours
- Northwest Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Chief Vann House State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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