Tallassee

Tallassee, first called Talisi by the Creek Indians, is a city on the Tallapoosa River, found in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties. The city is located in the densely forested Emerald Mountains, a small southeastern chain of the Lower Appalachians, and has a population of nearly 5,000.

Places Around Tallassee You May Like

What to See & Do

Tallassee Historical District

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Confederate Officers Quarters

NOTE: The buildings are not open for tours but can be viewed from the road. When Confederate Armory moved here, three homes were constructed by government to house officers in command. Only two of three houses remain (now offices). Also a welcome ...

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Lake Talisi

Boat launch, picnicking. Ample public access (with sister lakes Yates and Martin) for boating, skiing or fishing. Trophy largemouth or striped bass plentiful.

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Tallassee Confederate Armory

When Confederacy doubted security of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond Carbine was relocated to 1844 cotton mill in Tallassee. Only Confederate armory to survive Civil War. The building is viewable only from a distance due to fire damage.

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Tallassee Falls Museum

The Tallassee Falls Museum tells the story of Tallassee's history and culture with exhibits on Native Americans, Pioneer Life, Tallassee's mill history, Black Heritage, various other local history exhibits, and more.

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