Blue Ridge in Fannin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bill Allen

1930-2001

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025

1. Bill Allen Marker

Inscription. Bill was one of the leaders who helped save our rail line and establish B.R. Scenic R.R. He planned the extra parking spaces, the public restrooms, lighting in city park and other B.R. improvements. His community dedication is an inspiration to all.

Erected by Blue Ridge Mountain Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 34° 51.927′ N, 84° 19.487′ W. Marker is in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of Depot Street and Roberts Way, on the right when traveling west on Depot Street. The marker is on the south facing side of the train depot at the first right corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge GA 30513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Original L.N. Railroad Co. Depot (here, next to this marker); Blue Ridge Park (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clayton Fain: Georgia Unionist (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fannin County War Memorial (about 300 feet away); PFC. Jack Clem Robinson (about 500 feet away); Fannin County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fannin County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Madden Branch Massacre (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Depot. Marker is at the far right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025

2. Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Depot. Marker is at the far right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.