Blairsville in Union County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Blood Mountain
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 144-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 34° 44.106′ N, 83° 55.07′ W. Marker is in Blairsville, Georgia, in Union County. Marker is on U.S. 19, on the right when traveling north. In front of the Walasi-Yi hiker hostel, next door to Mountain Crossings Outfitter. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9710 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville GA 30512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Appalachian Trail in North Georgia (a few steps from this marker); Byron Herbert Reece (approx. 3.2 miles away); Hogpen Gap (approx. 4½ miles away); Homesite of Joseph Emerson Brown (approx. 6.7 miles away); Trahlyta’s Grave (approx. 7.7 miles away); Souther Mill (approx. 9.9 miles away); Union County War Memorial (approx. 10 miles away); Union County (approx. 10 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blairsville.
Additional keywords. Appalachian Trail, Neels Gap, Walasi-Yi, Mountain Crossings, hostel
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