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Why visit Lavonia
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jones Street Residential Historic District and Lavonia Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Lavonia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lavonia
Lavonia is a city in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lavonia had a population of 2,143.
From the Wikipedia article Lavonia, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Jones Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Lavonia Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Lavonia, Georgia, United States
Lavonia-Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library in Lavonia, Georgia
28 Hartwell Road, Lavonia
West Avenue – Roberts Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Lavonia, Georgia, USA
Kidd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Vickery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Lavonia, Georgia
Vickery Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Pure Oil Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes21
211 Main Street Resturant & Bakery
Diner · American
211 West Main Street, Lavonia
Mo-Th 10:00-15:00; Fr 10:00-14:30,17:00-20:30
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
934 Ross Place, Lavonia
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.0 mi
13640 Jones Street, Lavonia
9 more on the map.
History
The Cherokee people were indigenous to the area in which Lavonia is located. A sophisticated tribe that typically dwelled in cabins by the 18th century, the Cherokee joined with the British during the American Revolution. When the American colonists prevailed, their land was issued as bounty land to those who had fought in the revolution. As a result, European Americans began to move into the Lavonia area during the 1780s.
The founding of the town of Lavonia came as the result of the expansion of the railroad in northeast Georgia. A railroad line known as the Elberton-Airline Railroad desired another station further to the north. In a move typical for the time, businessmen in the area determined to build a town around the new railroad station. Upon division of the area into town lots and completion of all necessary legal procedures, the town of Lavonia was incorporated in 1880. The community was named after Lavonia Hammond Jones, the wife of a railroad official.
From the History section of Lavonia, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
Map of Lavonia
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hartwell (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toccoa Airport (TOC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Gumlog 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Franklin Springs 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Hartwell 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Homer 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Clemson 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Cornelia 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Commerce 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Baldwin 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Elberton 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Anderson 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Georgia - Lavonia - Main Street (34990261486), muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Lavonia GroganSt 9907, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lavonia RollerMill 9895, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lavonia Carnegie Library, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lavonia CheekHouse 0564, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lavonia Yow-VandiverHouse, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lavonia CottonSeedMill 9898, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keese House, Dashmiles, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern Cotton Oil Company, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
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