Hernando de Soto

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As part of his exploration of what is now the state of Georgia, Hernando de Soto traveled through the Blue Ridge Mountains. He likely spent time near Carters Lake, which is near Ellijay in Gilmer County.

Courtesy of Florida State Archives, Photographic Collection.

Hernando de Soto

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