Near Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Traveler's Rest
Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012
1. Traveler's Rest Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
Erected 1964 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 34° 36.533′ N, 83° 14.333′ W. Marker is near Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. It is on Riverdale Road 0.4 miles north of U.S. 123, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toccoa GA 30577, 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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western 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 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jarrett Manor (here, next to this marker); Traveler's Rest State Historic Site (here, next to this marker); Historic Traveler's Rest (within shouting distance of this marker); "Indian Rock" (within shouting distance of this
this page online
Also see . . . Traveler's Rest. Traveler's Rest is an early tavern and inn located about 6 miles east of Toccoa, Georgia, United States. (Submitted on February 15, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2013
2. Traveler's Rest Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012
3. Traveler's Rest Marker
The marker is mounted on what appears to be an old millstone.
Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012
4. Traveler's Rest Marker
The marker stands in front of Traveler's Rest with two other markers, from the State of Georgia and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012
5. Traveler's Rest
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 31, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
