The Unicoi Turnpike ran from the Old Federal Road in Maryville, Tennessee eastward through the Unicoi Mountains, passing through present-day Murphy, North Carolina. From there it turned due south crossing Unicoi Gap, then traveling along, and frequently crossing, the Chattahoochee River. About a mile due west of the lodge the road began a long 75-degree […]
History, Outside, Park, Unicoi, Unicoi State Park
A volunteer committee is ramping up its preparations for two big anniversary observances coming to Helen over the next two years. The first of those is the 50th anniversary of Helen’s conversion to a tourist-oriented destination that will be celebrated in 2019. Then, 2020 will be the 50th anniversary of the Helen Oktoberfest. “The city of […]
50th Anniversary, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, History
It’s time again for the annual Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. Oktoberfest has a rich history and is one of the major reasons the Helen, Georgia is on the map today. Helen, Georgia became known as a tourist capital shortly after changing its appearance to look like a town in the Bavarian Alps. Pete Hodkinson, one of […]
Beer, Events, Food, Fun, Georgia, Helen, Helen Georgia, History, Music, Octoberfest, Oktoberfest
SUMMARY The Blue Ridge Parkway is a ribbon of road that weaves through the region’s vibrant living traditions. From Cherokee life and agricultural history to Southern Appalachian crafts and music, the Parkway’s 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina offer many ways to explore rich traditions. Doughton Park. Photo by William A. Bake Millions of […]
Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Georgia, History, North Carolina, Virginia
The Indian Burial Mound in Sautee Nacoochee is one of the more noticeable attractions of the area. Here is a bit of the history. In the 1870s, the mound site was owned by Captain John H. Nichols, who reported plowing up Mississippian culture stone box graves to the west of the mound. The mound in […]
Georgia, Helen, History, Indian Burial Mound, Indians, Native American, Outdoor, Outdoors, Sautee Nacoochee, Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound
While we take off from work or school, take a vacation and have fun with our friends and family, it is easy to forget why Memorial Day is important. Here is a brief history of Memorial Day. History Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died […]
Georgia, Helen, History, Holiday, Memorial Day
While visiting one of our cabins in North Georgia, you may be interested in visiting The Old Sautee Store. They have a multitude of interesting items for purchase; such as a variety of candies, cheeses and other food items, as well as soaps, candles, lotions and books. They also have gift boxes with many items […]
Fun, Georgia, Helen, History, Old Sautee Store, Shopping
We hope you enjoy your stay in one of our cabins in North GA during the Valentine’s Day holiday. We decided to include here the history of Valentine’s Day for your enjoyment. Numerous early Christian martyrs were named Valentine. The Valentines honored on February 14 are Valentine of Rome (Valentinus presb. m. Romae) […]
Georgia, Helen, History, Holiday, Valentine's Day
While visiting one of our cabins in Helen, Georgia, you may also want to take a trip to Sautee Nacoochee. Here is some of the history of the Sautee Nacoochee area. Sautee Nacoochee’s name combines two place names of Muscogee origin. Sautee is the anglicized name of a band of Muscogee Creek Native Americans, known as the Sawate, […]
Georgia, Helen, History, Sautee Nacoochee
Before you visit one of our Helen, Georgia cabins, you may want to get more acquainted with the history of this beautiful town. Before 1800, the area was the center of the Cherokee Indian culture. The Cherokee were scattered about the Helen and Sautee Nacoochee areas. In 1813, the Cherokee approved of the construction […]
Facts, Georgia, Helen, History