Summerville

Living in Summerville, GA

Summerville is a city within Chattooga County, set in a valley in the northwest corner of Georgia near the Alabama line. The town is best known for Paradise Garden, the folk-art environment created by the late artist Howard Finster, which draws visitors from around the world. The Summerville Historic Depot, with its working railroad turntable, hosts train rides and community events. Just outside town, James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park offers two stocked fishing lakes, hiking trails, cottages, and campsites. Downtown Summerville features local shops, restaurants, and the county courthouse. The surrounding countryside is rural, with farmland, mountain ridges, and wide-open spaces. US 27 is the main route south to Rome and north toward LaFayette and Chattanooga. Housing includes older homes in town, rural properties with acreage, and homes with mountain views. Public schools are part of Chattooga County Schools, with Trion City Schools serving the nearby town of Trion. Summerville offers affordable, scenic country living with a creative streak. Thinking about buying or selling in Summerville? Call Buy Georgia Realty at (470) 622-7887 or search homes below.