Tallassee

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.

Tallassee

What to See & Do

Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge

Horizontally arched bridge spanning Tallapoosa River. One of world's longest curved bridges. 143 ft. above water, 1738 ft. long. Yates Dam, Lake Martin nearby. Thurlow Dam tours.

Tallassee Historical District

Visit website for information

Confederate Officers Quarters

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 center and Chamber of Commerce.

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.

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.
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