Traveler's Rest
Historic tavern in Georgia. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Travelers Rest State Historic Site is a state-run historic site near Toccoa, Georgia, United States. Its centerpiece is Traveler's Rest, an early tavern and inn. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 29, 1964, for its architecture as a well-preserved 19th-century tavern, and for its role in the early settlement of northeastern Georgia by European Americans.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | E of Toccoa on U.S. 123, Toccoa vicinity, GA |
| County | Stephens County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Transportation, Exploration and settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Jarrett Manor |
| Reference number | 66000283 |
| Type of place | historic building |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 3 buildings |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | E of Toccoa on U.S. 123, Toccoa, GA |
| Coordinates | 34.6093° N, 83.2393° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site · 64 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp 12 miles · Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area 13 miles · Twin Lakes Day Use Area 14 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Traveler's Rest listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Traveler's Rest?
Yes. Traveler's Rest is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Traveler's Rest?
E of Toccoa on U.S. 123, Toccoa vicinity, Stephens County, Georgia. The nearest national park unit is Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 64 miles away.
What does the Traveler's Rest listing include?
The listing counts 3 contributing resources. Those are 3 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Traveler's Rest?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Traveler's Rest?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp, 12 miles away. Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area is 13 miles away, and Twin Lakes Day Use Area is 14 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Traveler's Rest?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000283. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.