Historical Sites & Points of Interest

Helen Arts & Heritage Center
Call 706-878-3933
www.helenarts.org

Nacoochee Indian Mound
The Nacoochee Indian mound is the scenic signature of the Nacoochee Valley region. Once the center of the ancient Cherokee Town of Gauxule, it was once visited by DeSoto in 1540. The Ceremonial mounds date back to the pre-historic culture of the Mississippian Culture known as "Mound Builders". The gazebo that sits on top of the Indian Mound was built in 1800's by John H. Nichols, a wealthy White County resident.
www.roadsidegeorgia.com/county/white.html

Stovall Mill Bridge
Spanning Chickamauga Creek not far from the Stovall House. Fred Dover constructed a bridge and nearby grist, saw and shingle mill complex here in the late 1800s. The original bridge washed away in the early 1890s and Will Pardue replaced it in 1895 with the present 38-foot structure. Dover sold the operation to Fred Stovall, Sr. in 1917. Constructed as a modification of the queen post truss design, the bridge's trusses have two vertical posts (with iron rods) separated by a horizontal crosspiece. The bridge was featured in the 1951 movie, "I'd Climb the Highest Mountain", starring Susan Heyward.

Georgia's Historic High Country Travel Association
www.georgiahighcountry.org

Nora Mill Granary
Authentic working mill powered by the Chattahoochee River. This historic grain mill and shop, sited along the swift Chattanooga River, first opened in 1876. More than 125 years later, the original water mill is still in operation. Visitors can tour the facilities, see the water-powered process, and purchase corn mill, grits, and biscuit-and-gravy mix. The on-site gift shop also offers food samples and scores of gift items for purchase.
www.noramill.com